Skin Balancing Carbon Mask
Combination Skin | Oily Skin
Availability: In stock
£16.20
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Did not work for me
Review by Nachural
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This burnt both myself and my sister's face when we applied to our face.Product Rating
Customer Care: This mask is specially suitable for Normal to Oily/Combination, Oily Skin. However each person will respond differently to ingredients and products.
Please contact our Customer Service for assistance in finding a product that will work for you. Please note that we have 30 days 100% satisfaction Guarantee return policy.
(Posted on 28/04/2012) -
great effect but burning!
Review by Barbara
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This is really a fantastic mask that really minimizes the appearance of large pores, my skin was fresh, soft, looking healthy after using it. There is only one big disadvantage: it burns! It burns like hell. The first minute you have it on, it is painful. Which ingredient is responsable for that? It's almost not bearable but if you hold on and wait, your skin looks great afterwards.Product Rating
Customer Care Response: Thank you for your feed back. We understand that each consumer is distinctly different which means they may respond differently to our products (whether used alone or combined with other products). This along with everyday environmental factors can sometimes play a part in how someone will ultimately respond to a product. (Posted on 07/11/2011) -
Assists the Battle Against Blemishes
Review by Alice
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As someone with combination skin prone to the odd breakout, I use a BHA 2% product daily and put on this mask when I feel a breakout coming on (after a heavy weekend, for example). The mask feels hot and uncomfortable for 30 seconds but if you can sit through this you will see results. If I have a blemish the mask visibly reduces it and speeds up the healing process, and it absolutely gets rid of any excess sebum, something which lasts all day. This mask is very effective at keeping spots at bay! (Posted on 20/07/2011)Product Rating -
Ouch!
Review by Mhairi
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This stuff made my face sting within a couple of seconds of putting it on, so much so that I had to take it straight off again. Haven't had this problem with any of your other products. (Posted on 03/04/2011)Product Rating -
Not for sensitive skin
Review by Jacasta
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Like the reviewer below, I put this on my face and it started to sting. Within a minute, my skin felt extremely hot and the stinging sensation became worse. I decided to wash it off straight away to minimise irritation and my skin was extremely red. I normally love Paula's Choice products but I'd definitely skip this one if you're skin is remotely sensitive.Customer Care :We regret that our product was not what you may have expected. Our Customer Service will be more than happy to assist you in finding another product that will work better for you. Please note that Paula's Choice also has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee return policy within 30 days of purchase.Product Rating
(Posted on 26/03/2011) -
Burn!
Review by Daniel
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I just put this on, and my god, it was burning like hell before I even had enough time to apply the mask to my whole face.Product Rating
First Paula product that has really let me down.Customer Care: Please contact our Customer Service for assistance with finding a product that will work for you.Please note that we have 30 days 100% satisfaction Guarantee return policy. (Posted on 15/12/2010) -
I just use it on the oily spots or pimples
Review by DN
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I have combination skin - my skin isn't super oily, just oily around my nose and between the brows, nose needs some blotting around lunchtime every day. After using this carbon mask,my skin feels refreshed and my nose is less oily during the day. (Posted on 10/12/2010)Product Rating -
love it!!!
Review by Yelleen
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Love it as it works excellent on oily skin!!! (Posted on 02/07/2010)Product Rating -
10 stars!!!!!
Review by kasia.jazz from Poland
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If you are looking for a mask that really works - now you've found it! I was shocked that it REALLY REALLY works! Especially people with an oily skin - that is a must for you all. It is not an unneeded addition to your daily routine, this is something that finally works, and you feel it, and you see it. (Posted on 02/01/2010)Product Rating
Can be used once a week, daily or as often as needed to absorb oil. After cleansing and toning, dispense a nickel-sized amount and apply a thin layer all over the face and neck (if needed). Let dry for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid to warm water. Follow with the appropriate Paula's Choice exfoliant, blemish product, moisturizer, and/or specialty product. Those with oily to very oily skin should use this mask a few times per week, while those with normal to dry skin can use it less frequently (once per week, for example).
Skin Type
Combination Skin, Oily Skin
Special Needs
Acne Normal to Oily/Combination Skin, Acne Moderate to Severe, Blackheads Normal Skin with Oily T-Zone, Blackheads Normal Skin with Very Oily T-Zone
Aqua, Glycerin, Bentonite, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Decyl Oleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Sea Whip Extract, Silt, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Carbon Black (CI 772566), Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben
Sources to support the claims made for Skin Balancing Carbon Mask:
British Journal of Dermatology, August 2007, pages 295–300; Clinical Experiments in Dermatology, January 2007, pages 88-90; Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, February 2002, pages 840–845; Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2002, pages 1–9; Journal of Natural Products, January 2001, pages 100–102;and Life Sciences, May 22, 1998, pages 401–407.
I thought Paula didn't like clay masks or, at best, finds them unnecessary skin-care products. Did she change her mind?
Paula is not a big fan of most masks and she doesn't believe facial masks are an essential step in a person's skin-care routine. However, for women who want to incorporate them into their routines Paula developed masks that meet her standard of excellence.
