Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clay Mask" in Korean
“Clay Mask” in Korean is 클레이 마스크 (pronounced "keullei maseukeу").
클레이 마스크
keullei maseukeу
Usage & Context
클레이 마스크 is a popular Korean skincare product used to absorb excess oil and deeply cleanse pores. Kaolin and bentonite clays are the most commonly used in Korean 클레이 마스크 formulations. Korean beauty brands offer innovative 클레이 마스크 with added ingredients like volcanic ash green tea and charcoal for enhanced benefits.
Example Sentence
피지가 많은 편이라서 클레이 마스크를 주 1회 사용해요.
Since I have a lot of sebum I use a clay mask once a week.
How to use 클레이 마스크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clay Mask” is 클레이 마스크, romanized as keullei maseukeу.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
클레이 (keullei) starts with "keul" like "cool" but with a 'k' sound and a short 'eu' vowel, followed by "lei" like "lay." 마스크 (maseukeu) has "ma" as in "mama," "seu" like "soo" with a short 'eu' vowel, and "keu" like "kuh" with a short 'eu' vowel. The 'eu' sounds are very subtle, almost like a quick 'uh' sound.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a skincare tip with a friend.
피부가 번들거릴 때 클레이 마스크를 하면 개운해요.
When my skin is oily, using a clay mask makes it feel refreshed.
Recommending a product to someone.
이 클레이 마스크는 모공 청소에 정말 좋아요.
This clay mask is really good for pore cleansing.
Describing a relaxing weekend routine.
주말에 클레이 마스크팩 하면서 넷플릭스 보는 게 낙이에요.
My joy is watching Netflix while doing a clay mask pack on the weekend.
Cultural Context
Clay masks are a staple in K-beauty for managing oily skin and enlarged pores, especially popular during humid summers. Many Korean brands incorporate unique local ingredients like Jeju volcanic ash or Gangwon-do charcoal into their clay masks, offering specific benefits beyond basic oil absorption. It's common for people to use them as part of a multi-masking routine, applying different masks to different areas of the face.
Editorial note
We review entries like 클레이 마스크 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
클레이 마스크 하다
to do a clay mask
클레이 마스크팩
clay mask pack
모공 클레이 마스크
pore clay mask
Related Expressions
모공 관리
mogong gwalli
pore care
피지 제거
piji jegeo
sebum removal
워시오프 팩
woswi-opeu paek
wash-off mask pack
진정 마스크
jinjeong maseukeu
calming mask
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