Skin Balancing Oil-Absorbing Mask

Paula's Choice

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3.3

118 reviews
58%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Water, Glycerin (water-binding/slip agent), Bentonite (white clay/absorbent), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (mineral-based absorbent) Decyl Oleate (emollient) Sorbitan Stearate (emulsifier), Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate (thickeners), Sea Whip Extract (anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agent), Silt (Sea Mud) (absorbent), Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract (antioxidant/anti-irritant), Carbon Black (charcoal/absorbent), Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract (anti-inflammatory), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben (all preservatives).

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    4.0
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    fragranceskincarelover

    5 months ago

    This is a good mask for anyone with combination/oily skin. It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or tight. It helps my skin look clear and removes oil and impurities from my skin. I find I need to...

    About reviewer (904 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    biancaredhead

    6 years ago

    I found I had to use to much of this Mask in order for it to spread all over my face. It worked ok. I won't buy it again. With the US exchange it's pricey for a mask

    About reviewer (233 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Eire1

    6 years ago

    Paula's choice charcoal mask: I HAD THE SAMPLE AND INTEND TO TRY IT AGAIN. This product claims to decongest pores , balance skin texture and reduce shine. It Has a thin gel like texture that...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    JHA0228

    6 years ago

    I'm not a huge fan of this mask, but I'm a little surprised by the many 1/5 reviews still. My main gripe with this mask is that it's not quite worth the money. It's clarifying and deeply cleansing,...

    About reviewer (429 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    nicola31

    7 years ago

    I don't like this mask. When I applied it I found it stung badly on my skin and left it looking red and patchy. It's too harsh even for my non sensitive combination skin

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    jleelee

    8 years ago

    I received a sample of this clay mask with my PC's BHA liquid exfoliant, which I've found to be fantastic. Unfortunately the same thing cannot be said for this mask. I have combination skin so...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    velriq

    8 years ago

    I've had Paula's Choice recommended to me a lot, and I've yet to try the cleansers or other products, but wowza I will not be buying this one again. The consistency is fine, not that different from...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    AshaP

    9 years ago

    Pros Absorbs Oil Minimizes Pores Smells Great Softens Skin Cons Burns When Applied Best Uses Bi-weekly Use Spot Treatment Weekly Use I tried...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    flairgirl8

    9 years ago

    I find this to be an effective mask for decongesting my large, clogged pores in the T-zone area. I leave this on for about 20-30 minutes. I like that it contains kaolin and bentonite clays along...

    About reviewer (3618 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Evarosa

    9 years ago

    Tried a few samples of this mask, it was nice for my blackheads on my nose but with the current update in my skincare my bha is much more effective against them. Plus I found out that clay masks...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    keepitreal

    10 years ago

    Something in this stung my skin like a mofo which seems to be a common occurence for me when it comes to most of PC's products with the exception of her BHA and AHA products.

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    nikkijz

    10 years ago

    Unfortunately I have found others review of this product burning upon application spot on. While the burning sensation doesn't last long it is bothersome. Not only that, I have found the...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    14ems

    11 years ago

    I received this mask in a beauty subscription box and I have used it 3 times. I also experienced a burning sensation when first applying the mask, which lasted for a few minutes until the mask...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    nanamisan

    11 years ago

    As soon as I applied this to my face, it burned like fire, like nothing else i've ever experienced on my face before (or after that experience). as i tried to apply it to my face, i had to give up...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Slone07

    12 years ago

    I have a love/hate relationship with this mask. It burns like a chemical peel and if I can make it through until it dries (and stops burning) or 15 minutes, it leaves me with beautiful,...

    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    georgia21

    13 years ago

    I received a sample of this mask and although it's not recommended for my skin type (dry and sensitive), I like to use a clay mask once a week for exfoliation. I applied a thin layer to my face....

    About reviewer (722 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Catttt

    14 years ago

    Tried a sample packet of this. I kept it on for 3 minutes before the burning sensation worried me too much and I had to rinse it off. Skin returned to normal after I washed it off. It does feel...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    SusanCarolV

    14 years ago

    I have combination (oily T/dry cheeks) skin, and this mask was reccomended to me by various skincare gurus (i believe Bauman's book is what made me pull the trigger on buying this). My skin is...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    Fabo

    14 years ago

    I have a hate this mask: not suitable for the whole face because it burns like fire, and made my skin very irritated.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    alicebignami

    14 years ago

    I do not have sensitive skin but even in my case this mask burnt like mad soon after I applied it. I waited for a couple of minutes in the hope that the burning would wear off but it just got worse...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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