Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask
- Charcoal draws out blackheads and pore-congesting debris
- Absorbent clays mattify oily shine
- Refreshing gel formula balances hydration
- Use on cleansed skin as often as desired
Why is it different?
This brilliantly-comfortable charcoal gel attracts oil and skin impurities like a magnet so they can be rinsed away, leaving pores thoroughly clean, less congested and visibly minimized. Skin looks matte and feels refreshingly balanced—never tight or dry.
What does it do?
The blend of porous charcoal, natural clays (kaolin and bentonite), and tapioca starch absorb skin’s surface oil on contact. Willow bark and soothing agents calm skin, while skin-replenishing glycerin adds a touch of hydration for a balanced complexion.
Who is this product for?
Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask is specially formulated for those with normal to oily or combination skin. Excellent for sensitive, breakout- and blackhead-prone skin, too.
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Water (Aqua), Tapioca Starch (absorbent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Decyl Glucoside (gentle surfactant), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (gentle surfactant), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (texture enhancer), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer (film-forming agent), Bentonite (absorbent), Kaolin (absorbent), Charcoal Powder (absorbent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (skin-soothing), Lactic Acid (hydration), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Iron Oxides (CI 77499) (mineral-based coloring agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservatives), Caprylyl Glycol (hydration), Ethylhexylglycerin (hydration), Hexylene Glycol (texture enhancer).
Apply a generous layer all over the face and let dry for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water. May be used as often as needed.
