Oil-Absorbing Mask

Oil-Absorbing Mask

5.0
22ingredients
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

1 flagged

This wash-off mask from Paula's Choice lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate

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

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

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin textureBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, kaolin, bentonite, glycerin, salix alba extract, stearic acid, steareth-2, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sea whip extract, colloidal oatmeal, bisabolol, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, phospholipids, panthenol, retinyl palmitate, caprylyl glycol, butylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oil-Absorbing Mask fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Oil-Absorbing 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 Oil-Absorbing Mask paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil-Absorbing 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 Oil-Absorbing Mask suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil-Absorbing Mask contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Oil-Absorbing Mask against your own profile.