L'Oréal Paris Pure Clay Blemish Rescue Face Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“Enriched with purifying Marine Algae Extract, the clay mask helps to replenish vital moisture to stop the skin from drying out, leaving behind a clear, smooth and healthy-looking visage.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishKaolin, Moroccan lava clayNot delivered
“Smoothing easily onto the skin surface, the treatment reaches deep into pores to unclog blackheads and banish bacteria, helping to prevent future breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Kaolin~5.7–7%
- 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 KaolinGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Isononyl isononanoate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholMica~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~1.9–2.3%
- 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 dioxideStearic acid~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidStearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholZinc sulfate~0.6–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCetearyl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractPyridoxine hcl~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclMyristic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMoroccan lava clay~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayCapryloyl glycine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMontmorillonite~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- 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 oxidesCi 77510~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Isononyl isononanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Zinc sulfate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Laminaria saccharina extract, Pyridoxine hcl, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Moroccan lava clay, Capryloyl glycine, Xanthan gum, Montmorillonite, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77510, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| L'Oréal ParisPure Clay Blemish Rescue Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Etat PurExpress Purifying Mask | SkinLabGlacial Clay Facial Mask | Yes toCucumbers Cooling Mud Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $12.88 | $15.22 | $6.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Allantoin | Myristyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L'Oréal Paris - Pure Clay Blemish Rescue Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 3.99£ up to 7.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 7.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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