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SkinCeuticals
Clarifying Clay Mask for Acne Prone Skin
A mask, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 70.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply a generous coat of Clarifying Clay Mask to a clean face, avoiding the eye and lip area. Allow mask to remain on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry. For optimal results, use once a week to help remove buildup of exfoliated skin.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Propylene Glycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Kaolin
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Colorant, Opacifying
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
Learn more about Kaolin →Bentonite
Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)
Learn more about Bentonite →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →CI 77891
Colorant
CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour (see also INCI: Titanium dioxide). It conforms to the formula
Learn more about CI 77891 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →