clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask
clinique Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 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/Aqua/Eau
- Kaolin
- Butylene Glycol
- Bentonite
- Montmorillonite
- Polysorbate 20
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Glycerin
- Charcoal Powder
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Caffeine
- Lecithin
- Sucrose
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Dimethicone
- Sorbitan Laurate
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Hexylene Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Galactoarabinan
- Disodium Edta
- Phenoxyethanol
- Iron Oxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains silicones
Formulation view Mud mask skeleton uses kaolin and bentonite with charcoal for adsorption; polysorbate assists emulsification, seaweed and caffeine provide conditioning. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and hexylene glycol. Suited for oily skin deep cleansing. Factory view: Multiple mineral powders require controlled dispersion to prevent sediment and hardness exceedance.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ABRASIVE
- KaolinCharcoal Powder
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ABSORBENT
- Bentonite
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Peg-100 Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
MontmorilloniteLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCaffeineLecithinSucrosePropylene Glycol LaurateEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolPropylene Glycol StearateSodium HyaluronateDimethiconeSorbitan LauratePeg-150 DistearateHexylene GlycolXanthan GumGalactoarabinanDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolIron Oxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bentonite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Charcoal Powder | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laminaria Saccharina Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Galactoarabinan | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxide | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Bentonite
- Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches
- Montmorillonite
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Charcoal Powder
- Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Propylene Glycol Laurate
- Propylene glycol laurate; emollient and mild detergent; oil-soluble surfactant.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Lipophilic humectant and emulsifier at 0.5–5%; very low comedogenicity
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sorbitan Laurate
- O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Galactoarabinan
- Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Iron Oxide
- Inorganic oxide pigment for color; concentration is restricted in specific mixtures.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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