57%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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description

ingredients

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).

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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5 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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5 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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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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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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7 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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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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8 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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8 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 (3576 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesOther


3.0
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8 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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9 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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9 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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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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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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11 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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12 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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13 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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13 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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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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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


1.0
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14 years ago

Ow ow ow ow. This burned like crazy only 15 seconds after I put it on. I don't have sensitive skin and I have experienced mild stinging with other products. But this was not just a sting, it hurt....

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown