pacifica Sea Purify Balancing Clay Mask
pacifica Pacifica Sea Purify Balancing Clay Mask lists 21 ingredients on its label, 19 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.
- Aqua
- Kaolin
- Bentonite
- Glycerin
- Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
- Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
- Monostroma Nitidum Thallus Extract
- Spirulina Maxima Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Charcoal Powder
- Dl Panthenol
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Citrate
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
- ABSORBENT
- Bentonite
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
- SMOOTHING
- Spirulina Maxima Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Monostroma Nitidum Thallus ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCharcoal PowderDl PanthenolMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPotassium SorbateXanthan GumSodium CitrateCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gelidiella Acerosa Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Monostroma Nitidum Thallus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Spirulina Maxima Extract | SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dl Panthenol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
- Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.
- Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
- Gelidiella acerosa (seaweed) extract; complex matrix, screen for heavy metals
- Monostroma Nitidum Thallus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Spirulina Maxima Extract
- Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Dl Panthenol
- Not decoded yet
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- 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
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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