Oil-Absorbing Mask
Paula's Choice
Mask
clay
Fact vs. Fiction
80
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
4 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
10 of 22
prone skin and dullness
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Vitamin C
Functions:
anti-aging, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis, brightening, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, dullness, environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Colloidal Oatmeal
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
drying or making skin feel tight
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Colloidal Oatmeal
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Vitamin C
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Colloidal Oatmeal
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Barrier Supporting, Moisturizing
Concerns Addressed:
Irritation, Eczema, Psoriasis, Dryness, Itching, Redness
Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Vitamin C
Functions:
anti-aging, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis, brightening, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, dullness, environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
For blackheads, enlarged or clogged pores, breakout
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Colloidal Oatmeal
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Balances skin by visibly absorbing excess oil without over
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Colloidal Oatmeal
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
The clay’s gentle drawing action helps dislodge debris from congested pores while soothing plant extracts help visibly calm skin
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Colloidal Oatmeal
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- 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
