lacura Purifying Clay Mask
lacura LACURA Purifying Clay Mask lists 31 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Kaolin
- Montmorillonite
- Glycerin
- Stearic Acid
- Juglans Regia Shell Powder
- Bentonite
- Tapioca Starch
- Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Chenopodium Quinoa Powder
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Panthenol
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Clay mask with kaolin and montmorillonite for oil absorption, walnut shell powder for exfoliation. Enriched with essential oils and botanicals. Preserved with sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol. Best for oily, congested skin. Formulator note: Complex essential oil profile increases sensitization risk; exfoliating particle size must be carefully controlled to avoid barrier damage.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ABRASIVE
- KaolinJuglans Regia Shell Powder
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- ABSORBENT
- Bentonite
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tapioca Starch
- 吸光剂
- Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
Other ingredients
MontmorilloniteCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20Chenopodium Quinoa PowderCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia Herb OilCananga Odorata Flower OilPanthenolLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractVaccinium Corymbosum Fruit ExtractRetinyl PalmitateTocopherolAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumSodium HydroxideCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Juglans Regia Shell Powder | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Magnesium Aluminium Silicate | 吸光剂,粘稠剂,吸附剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chenopodium Quinoa Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/122 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Montmorillonite
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Juglans Regia Shell Powder
- Ground walnut shell powder used as a physical exfoliant; particle size determines abrasiveness
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder for matte finish; fine particles need good dispersion to avoid caking.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Chenopodium Quinoa Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122
- Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
- Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
- Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.
- Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
- Blueberry fruit extract, antioxidant/astringent; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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