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Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“Benefits of PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask Reduces the appearance of pores Purifies and promotes a clear complexion Exfoliates the skin Formulated with algae and clay to detoxify, absorb oil and impurities, and hydrate the skin, tea tree leaf oil to encourage a clear complexion, and pumice to exfoliate, PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask leaves skin feeling smooth and looking clear and bright.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Benefits of PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask Reduces the appearance of pores Purifies and promotes a clear complexion Exfoliates the skin Formulated with algae and clay to detoxify, absorb oil and impurities, and hydrate the skin, tea tree leaf oil to encourage a clear complexion, and pumice to exfoliate, PCA Skin Detoxifying Mask leaves skin feeling smooth and looking clear and bright.”
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 · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~6.1–9.2%
- 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 KaolinCharcoal powder~3.8–5.7%
Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinMagnesium aluminum silicate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Charcoal powder, Glycerin, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| PCA SKINDetoxifying Mask CLEARANCEYOUR PRODUCT | FreckForeclay Cactus Clay Mask | Miss SpaMatcha Green Tea Mud Mask | By BEAUTY BAYSkin Fixer Clay Mask with Clay Blend and PHA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $21.00 | $15.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Maskinnisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask
Product summary
"PCA SKIN - Detoxifying Mask CLEARANCE" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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