Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask
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Paula's Choice
Clear Purifying Clay Mask
Face Mask · Budget: £31.00
4.5 (380 reviews)· across Paula's Choice UK, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Formulation inferred from published records; this balanced BHA clay mask effectively clears pores without harsh irritants.
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Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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Highly recommended for blemish-prone and oily skin types seeking gentle pore decongestion.
Be cautious if
Sensitive or very dry skin should limit use to once weekly.
Against your clean standard
Yes, meets strict clean cosmetic safety criteria.
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Does Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
- No ingredients flagged for irritation risk
Can you use Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask while pregnant?
This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.
Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask full ingredients list
10 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA.
The actives doing the work: Salicylic Acid (Unclogs pores and minimizes breakouts.); Green Tea Extract (Provides soothing antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.); Kaolin & Bentonite (Absorb excess oil without completely stripping skin barrier.).
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