Comparison between Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask vs. Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask

Paula's Choice

Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask

Paula's Choice

Clear Purifying Clay Mask

- 23 components -

- 33 components -

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Ingredients in both products 12

Water, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol and 7 more. Show.

Components only in Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 11

Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer (Texture Enhancer), Charcoal Powder, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Skin-Soothing) and 6 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 47.8%

Components only in Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask 21

Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Esters, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Illite (Absorbent) and 16 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 63.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Tapioca Starch

Water

Glycerin

Kaolin

Decyl Glucoside

Bentonite

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Titanium Dioxide

Butylene Glycol

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer (Texture Enhancer)

Cetyl Esters

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Regeneration, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask:

Rejuvenation, Hair conditioning

Effects unique for Clear Purifying Clay Mask:

UV Protection, Pore Shrinking, Nutrifying

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

10 out of 23

43%

chemical

10 out of 23

43%

natural

12 out of 33

36%

chemical

12 out of 33

36%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Butylene Glycol^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Lactic Acid^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#6Glycerin^#10Allantoin^#22

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Allantoin^#22

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Titanium Dioxide^#5Allantoin^#22Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#29

Detailed view

Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask vs. Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.