Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask

Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask

23ingredients
Wash-Off MaskPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This wash-off mask from Paula's Choice lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Reduces irritationGood for oily skinAcne fightingHydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, tapioca starch, glycerin, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, butylene glycol, cocamidopropyl betaine, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, bentonite, kaolin, charcoal powder, boerhavia diffusa root extract, bisabolol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, lactic acid, xanthan gum, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, ci 77499, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol

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4decyl glucoside7cocamidopropyl betaine

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask against your own profile.