ULTA Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Clay Mask

ULTA Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Clay Mask

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Polysorbate 20 + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Detoxifying Charcoal Deep Cleansing Clay Mask”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 20, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~4.2–6.3%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.85–1.25%
Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~0.5–1.2%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Menthol
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Menthol—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphateHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Bentonite~6.5–9.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Stearic acid~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Kaolin~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-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

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polysorbate 20~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Charcoal powder~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Talc~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Silt~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glyceryl stearate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cera alba~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Menthol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Bentonite, Stearic acid, Kaolin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Charcoal powder, Talc, Silt, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Menthol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Titanium dioxide

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