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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    3.0
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    ca_sent_beau

    16 years ago

    I have repurchased this a few times, mostly because I could not find an alternative product. I was looking for an absorbing mask that can be used on normal to dry skin as well, and that does not...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    ericaberryy

    16 years ago

    Painfull! I was so excited to try this out, i ordered a sample kit and im so glad i did. Wow this was so painfull! I think i left it on for 10 seconds and had to rinse it off, my skin felt like...

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Kuuipogal

    16 years ago

    I use this product almost everyday. It does not sting on me, it doesn't dry out my skin, but it does seem to be spa time for my skin and makes it look poreless. I'm almost 46, I have oily skin and...

    About reviewer (335 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    marnie2

    16 years ago

    This mask stings, specially around my nose. That's really the only bad thing about it. Everything else is good. I'm sorry that I didn't like this because I feel like I'm missing out on something...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Rotarian

    16 years ago

    I bought this carbon mask as a sample. I was a little shocked when I realized it was black, however it didn't seem to stain. I found it interesting...tingly and then very soothing. It dried very...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    treecatd

    16 years ago

    Ok- be fair when i tried it the first time,i ran to the bathroom after waiitng for 30 seconds to wash it of!!! It stung very badly. So my next step was to test it on my DH (lol), who had pretty...

    About reviewer (108 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Azula

    16 years ago

    Update: I have to recognize that I didn't mention how the product worked: Well, it burned, a LOT, and I only used on my oily areas. Because of the burn is that I actually read the ingredients,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    DaniellePaul

    16 years ago

    I think I would buy this again. I just use it on my nose, since that is the only place I have bigger and blocked pores and tend to get oily. I think it works? and doesn't cause any irritation so...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    sanckensmom

    16 years ago

    This product does absolutely zero for my skin. I tried countless Paula's choice products and did not love any of them. It is a shame as I really wanted to like her stuff. It did not sting at all...

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    morboispleased

    16 years ago

    Like the other posters have mentioned, this mask stings like a mofo. Maybe Paula should look into that. A middle of the road mask, but I really saw no improvement in my skin from using it.

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    thecappysmom

    16 years ago

    Well, it burns. And since Paula probably would be the first to say that's not a good thing, I guess I should just be glad I only ordered a sample and forget about it. But the weird thing -- and...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    b_u_t_girl

    16 years ago

    I love this mask! Yes it can be tingley & cooling but it's great. I sometimes use it as a spot treatment directly on blemishs and it dries them right up... the swelling goes right down and so...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    katienurse

    17 years ago

    I have been using this on my face after I cleanse about 3 nights per week. My skin looks amazing. It is smooth, clear and balanced. I cleanse, apply this mask, leave on for about 20minutes and then...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    itshannah

    17 years ago

    Wow... you know that weird human instinct where you are drawn to things that are bad for you? This mask gave me the worst burning sensation on the face and I thought I was having a severe allergic...

    About reviewer (120 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    rsaade

    17 years ago

    Ok, Paula, really did her research in this product so I can tell. The ingredients seem simple enough, and they follow her quest for research in skin care. At the same time. the texture of the...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gingerbread212

    17 years ago

    I'm on my eighth bottle of this mask -- it absolutely rocks! In the winter, it's perfect for refreshing my skin without drying it out, and in the summer, it combats the problems caused by the Texas...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Hawko

    17 years ago

    First of all, I never breakout , I used this product in hope to lessen the look of pores & give the skin an even & smooth appearance. It was only applied on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). I had...

    About reviewer (778 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    krysownzu

    17 years ago

    I really like this product. I have combination to oily skin, and this mask does not irritate my skin at all. It does help with breakouts for me, and it does help control the appearance of my oily...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    cargrey

    17 years ago

    i have the carbon mask. i really like the way it makes my skin feel. i like that the second ingredient is glycerin be it that counter acts the dryness factor with most masks. makes my skin feel...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Figure88

    17 years ago

    This mask is excellent for someone with oily, acne prone, temperamental, pre-period, or seasonably oily skin (me). In the summer I breakout from sweating, glamorous? no way! I use this mask once a...

    About reviewer (157 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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