Works for
Anti-blemishKaolin, BentoniteNot delivered
“Use one to two times weekly to help keep clogged pores away.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.3–0.55%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“What it is: A wash-off clay mask with volcanic clusters and AHA that absorbs excess sebum, visibly minimizes pores, and provides skin-smoothing exfoliation.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Trehalose + 11 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, mannitol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Juglans regia shell powder, MenthoxypropanediolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.7–7%
- 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 glycolTitanium dioxide~4.9–6%
- 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 dioxideSilica~3.4–4.2%
Glycerin~2.7–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseVolcanic ash~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–1.9%
- 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 triglyceridePolyvinyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
Bentonite~1.1–1.4%
Kaolin~1.2–1.4%
- 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 KaolinGlyceryl stearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPvp~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about Pvp1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Peg-100 stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 60~0.65–1%
Palmitic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIron oxides~0.6–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- 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 oilXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumJuglans regia shell powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan stearate~0.5–0.75%
Zea mays starch~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchPolyacrylate-13~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.65%
Iron oxides~0.3–0.55%
- 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 oxidesMannitol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.35–0.6%
Sodium metaphosphate~0.3–0.6%
Lactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyisobutene~0.3–0.55%
Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oxidesMenthoxypropanediol~0.25–0.45%
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolyquaternium-10~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Glycerin, Trehalose, Volcanic ash, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyvinyl alcohol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Iron oxides, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Xanthan gum, Juglans regia shell powder, Sorbitan stearate, Zea mays starch, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Iron oxides, Mannitol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium metaphosphate, Lactic acid, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Polyisobutene, Iron oxides, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyquaternium-10, Lecithin, Tocopherol
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| innisfreePore clearing clay maskYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniLuminate Face Mask | REVOLUTION SKINCAREx Sali Hughes Better in 5 Express Exfoliating Mask | TypologyCoffret Masque Pores Dilatés et Points Noirs — AHA 10 % + PHA 10 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $16.00 | $154.36+$138.36 | $13.37−$2.63 | $32.50+$16.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"innisfree - Pore clearing clay mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (mannitol 0.45% - 0.70%, trehalose 1.70% - 2.10% and glycerin 2.50% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.00$ in the United States, for 20.00A$ in Australia and for 19.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 6
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