THE PLANT BASE Pore N Morocco Ghassoul Clay Mask

THE PLANT BASE Pore N Morocco Ghassoul Clay Mask

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Oleanolic acid ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Tightening mask helps to minimize appearances of pores and removes blackheads”
Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Moroccan lava clayEffect: LowHelps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency36%
Oleanolic acidUnder-dosedMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin~0.3–0.75%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Resveratrol, Boerhavia diffusa root extract + 6 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone2.75%
Boerhavia diffusa root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals~5.9–8.9%
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractEffect: LowPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell~4.5–6.8%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~1.9–2.9%
Morus alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking~1.2–1.8%
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.95–1.45%
Enantia chlorantha bark extractEffect: LowA bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.4–0.95%
Oleanolic acidUnder-dosedMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin~0.3–0.75%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Resveratrol, Oleanolic acid
May help

This product contains resveratrol. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.

ResveratrolKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone2.75%
Oleanolic acidUnder-dosedMight be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Morus alba bark extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lackingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Enantia chlorantha bark extractA bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneMedium2.75%
Boerhavia diffusa root extractA plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicalsMedium~5.9–8.9%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Moroccan lava clay36%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency

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Diospyros kaki leaf extract29.32%
Formula
Castanea crenata shell extract28.67%
Formula
Resveratrol2.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

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Butylene glycol~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Boerhavia diffusa root extract~5.9–8.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals

More about Boerhavia diffusa root extract
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

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Pulsatilla koreana extract~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Usnea barbata extract~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Morus alba bark extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

More about Morus alba bark extract
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Enantia chlorantha bark extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Enantia chlorantha bark extract
Oleanolic acid~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin

More about Oleanolic acid
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Water~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Moroccan lava clay, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Resveratrol, Butylene glycol, Boerhavia diffusa root extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Oleanolic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Water

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Key difference—AdenosinePanthenolMadecassoside
Irritancy Medium Low Low Medium
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Product summary

"THE PLANT BASE - Pore N Morocco Ghassoul Clay Mask" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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THE PLANT BASE Pore N Morocco Ghassoul Clay Mask
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