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Paula's choice Oil-Absorbing Mask
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
sea whip extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
phospholipids
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The clay’s gentle drawing action helps dislodge debris from congested pores while soothing plant extracts help visibly calm skin.
kaolin
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
salix alba bark extract
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
bentonite
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps stabilize the product formulation
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The clay’s gentle drawing action helps dislodge debris from congested pores while soothing plant extracts help visibly calm skin.
salix alba bark extract
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
salix alba bark extract
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
colloidal oatmeal
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
salix alba bark extract
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
retinyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
kaolin
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
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
clay
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Clay, Bentonite, Unknown, Clay, Glycerin, Salix alba bark extract, Stearic acid, Steareth-2, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sea whip extract, Colloidal oatmeal, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Panthenol, Retinyl palmitate, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- 5: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Steareth-2,-4,-6,-7,-10,-11,-13,-15, and-20
- Marine ingredients and the skin
- Mechanism of action and clinical benefits of colloidal oatmeal for dermatologic practice