Benefit The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask
Works for
Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Clinical Results In a self-evaluation of 112 participants After 1 use , 92% said pores felt deeply purified , 96% said skin did not look oily or shiny , 96% said skin looked healthy After 1 month , 96% said skin looked clearer , 93% said skin looked less congested , 99% said skin was smoother”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil + 10 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: sphingolipids, hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSilica~4.2–5.1%
Glycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCi 77007~1.6–1.9%
Ultramarines~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate~1.1–1.4%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCi 77499~0.5–0.75%
Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.6%
Lecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMica~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Bisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCi 77491~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilOpuntia coccinellifera flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPrunus domestica seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCrithmum maritimum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCi 77510~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
Sphingolipids~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides
More about SphingolipidsSphingomonas ferment extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Silica, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Ci 77007, Ultramarines, Peg-40 sorbitan peroleate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Mica, Chlorphenesin, Bisabolol, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Opuntia coccinellifera flower extract, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Parfum, Disodium phosphate, Potassium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Crithmum maritimum extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Ci 77510, Sodium phosphate, Sphingolipids, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium citrate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BenefitThe POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoOat Face Mask with Pumpkin Seed Extract | Miss SpaMatcha Green Tea Mud Mask | Esmi Skin MineralsBouncy Brightening Silk Booster Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $37.53 | — | $15.00−$22.53 | $60.62+$23.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Benefit - The POREfessional Deep Retreat Pore-Clearing Clay Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.00% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 27.30$ in the United States, for 18.65£ in the United Kingdom and for 27.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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