Skin Type: Normal leaning dry, with mild hormonal breakouts
Main Concerns: Uneven tone, clogged pores, dull skin

Not gonna lie, I’m a little obsessed with masking. Clay masks, wash-offs, sheet masks—you name it, I’ve probably slathered it on at some point. I live for that fresh, “my skin can breathe again” feeling after masking. So when I stumbled across the Returnity YULMU Skin Clean Mask, I was immediately curious. I hadn’t heard much about the brand, but a couple of K-beauty friends in Facebook groups were raving about it. And yulmu (aka Job’s Tears or adlay)? That ingredient’s popped up in a few calming, brightening formulas I already like—so I figured, why not?

Packaging-wise, it’s pretty simple in a way I actually appreciate. The soft yellow-beige tube reminds me more of something you'd find at a derm’s office than your typical “spa night” mask. But honestly? That made me trust it more. It’s got a clean, no-nonsense vibe. And bonus—it’s hygienic and easy to use. No dipping your fingers into messy jars.

Now for the texture. It’s thick and creamy, like whipped clay, but spreads super smoothly. No grainy bits, even though there are some natural particles in there. 

Best of all? It doesn’t suck all the moisture out of your face like so many other clay masks. It dries down without cracking or tightening—huge win if your skin runs dry or combo.

Scent-wise, it’s a soft herbal-earthy kind of thing that disappears quickly. I don’t mind a little fragrance in skincare, but this one keeps it low-key, which I definitely appreciate—especially for a wash-off product that’s supposed to calm, not irritate.

I’ve been using the YULMU mask 2–3 times a week for about a month now, usually at night post-double cleanse. I leave it on for around 10–15 minutes (even though it says 5–10—oops), especially on days when my skin feels congested. It rinses off super easily with warm water, no residue or rubbing needed. I usually follow it with a calming toner and a light moisturizer.

And the results? Super solid. When my skin looks tired or feels heavy, this mask resets everything. It smooths things out, tones down the dullness, and leaves this slightly blurred finish that honestly caught me off guard (in a good way). No redness, no tightness—kind of shocking for a clay-based mask.

What really won me over, though, was how much it helped with texture. I get tiny under-the-skin bumps around my jaw and nose, and this mask helped reduce them. Not overnight—because let’s be real, nothing works like that—but after a few uses, I noticed things felt more even and looked clearer. My makeup even started going on smoother.

Also? It played really nicely with my skin during a couple hormonal breakout moments. Didn’t flare anything up, didn’t dry me out. No, it’s not a treatment for acne, but it helped calm things instead of making them worse. I’ll take that.

Now, it’s definitely not a super hydrating mask—if you’re after that plush, dewy finish, this probably isn’t it. But if you want a gentle clarifying mask that won’t wreck your moisture barrier? This one hits the mark.

Bottom line? I’m into it. It’s low-fuss, effective, and doesn’t try too hard to be trendy. If you’ve got uneven texture, clogged pores, or combo skin and you’re tired of clay masks that leave you cracked and crunchy—give this one a go. I’m already planning to grab another tube when I run out.