Skin Balancing Oil-Absorbing Mask

Paula's Choice

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3.3

117 reviews
57%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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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).

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    1.0
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    ktbeta

    14 years ago

    OUCH! Paula, this stuff burns like a mother. I couldn't even leave it on for the recommended 10-15 minutes because my face was stinging so much. Now my face is bright red and quite irritated....

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kiely98

    14 years ago

    Let me start by saying that I think masks are pretty much overrated in general. I have yet to find one that has any significant positive effect on my skin, and I've used lots of them over the...

    About reviewer (170 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    dpenn

    14 years ago

    This burns like a mother! Ouch...sorry Paula, all the negative reviews here are accurate. I love many PC products, but this stuff is awful. My realistic theory that masks are useless remains true.

    About reviewer (64 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    TheRedDeluge

    14 years ago

    Well I guess I am in the same boat with many other people reviewing this mask. The second I applied this to my clean skin it burned intensely. Not just stinging but absolute burning. I quickly...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    hannahjoei

    14 years ago

    Even though this did sting when i put it on my spots, it cleared my zits up and actually DECREASED redness from my pimple, surprisingly. I was totally expecting the opposite since it stung! but i...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    hesperus

    14 years ago

    I use this mask in the summer when my skin is very oily and I have to deal with frequent breakouts. I usually leave it on for a couple of hours and my skin is calmer and less oily afterwards....

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    monicaking77

    14 years ago

    First, in response to a lot of the other reviews, this product does burn a little while on. BUT I have quite sensitive skin, and the first time I used this mask, I left it on for the entire 15...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    adesto

    14 years ago

    While this didn't burn my skin, it DID break me out . I tried it on 3 different occasions spanning over a year and broke out each time. :(

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Sylvia66

    14 years ago

    First let me say that my skin is not sensitive. Yet when I used this product, my face felt like it was on fire. "Cools without irritation" my foot.

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    malini2b

    14 years ago

    This is a very good mask. I use it mostly during warm months, and it leaves my skin smooth and soft and helps with the oiliness. I started using the aspirin mask more often this past summer, but...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KMaryT

    14 years ago

    This is a Paula's product that I love! I started out getting the free samples of this and liked it so much I finally ordered the full size. I use it once a week and absolutely love how my skin...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    coriforia

    15 years ago

    Holy toledo this burrrrrrned my face. It was a very interesting too because I was expecting a thick clay-type mask but it was very thin and spread very easily. It had little gray specks in it, I...

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

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    blessed11

    15 years ago

    I got this in a sample pack...Holy moley! It burned like heck within 30 seconds of being on! Not tingled, but burned! I had to rinse it off because it hurt and I was afraid what it was going to do...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Courtloux128

    15 years ago

    I just used this product for the first time last night. It reminded me of the Origins carbon mask but much better. It feels like some really potent stuff when you first apply it because of the...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    baharh

    15 years ago

    I have combination skin that is acne prone and quite sensitive. This stuff burns from the time i put it on to when it gets washed off. Its not the worst mask i've ever tried, but I will definitly...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    stemi27

    15 years ago

    Love this mask. Best for oily, acne-prone skin. I even love the tingle, good to know it's working! Definately absorbs oil, pores do have a smaller appearance after use.. and i'm pretty sure it...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    lygophilia

    15 years ago

    I love using this product. I have combo skin, meaning my t-zone is oily and the rest of my face dry. I only apply this mask twice a week to my nose and chin where I have large pores and am I prone...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    QueenAlli

    15 years ago

    I had to register to defend this great product. I have oily skin prone to acne - especially right before my period. As someone with troubled skin, I have tried everything and let me tell you that...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ca_sent_beau

    15 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

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