What is it?
Alex Cosmetic Mint Clay Clarity Mask is a clay-based treatment mask from the German brand Alex Cosmetic, formulated for oily and seborrheic skin that is prone to breakouts. White clay and bamboo charcoal do the heavy lifting, drawing out excess oil and surface impurities, while panthenol and yeast protein keep the mask from feeling stripping. This listing is the 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) professional back-bar jar.
Key benefits
- Deep-cleans pores: white clay absorbs oil and helps clear the look of congested pores.
- Draws out impurities: bamboo charcoal has a detoxifying, adsorbing action suited to acne-prone skin.
- Calms while it clarifies: panthenol reduces the look of redness and supports skin’s elasticity even during a purifying treatment.
- Softens skin: yeast protein leaves a soft, smooth after-feel rather than a tight, dry one.
- Matte, refreshed finish: the mask has an astringent effect that helps control shine.
Key ingredients
White clay (Kaolin) absorbs oil and is well tolerated by sensitive and allergy-prone skin while it works on impurities. Bamboo charcoal (Charcoal Powder) has a detoxifying effect, adsorbing minerals, toxins and other impurities, making it a good match for oily, acne-prone skin. Panthenol is a vitamin B precursor with moisturizing, calming and elasticity-supporting properties. Hydrolyzed yeast (yeast protein) has an antistatic effect and leaves skin feeling soft.
How to use
- Apply once or twice a week to cleansed, prepped skin.
- Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Shortly before the end of the application time, massage gently with moistened hands to help lift away residue.
- Remove thoroughly with lukewarm water or damp compresses.
Who it is for
This mask is designed for oily, seborrheic and impure skin that is prone to acne, enlarged pores and excess shine.
Retail size vs. professional size
This is the 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) professional back-bar jar, intended for licensed estheticians offering regular clarifying treatments; Alex Cosmetic’s official brand site also lists a 50 ml retail jar of the same formula for at-home use. Notice: this bulk size is intended for professional back-bar use.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
Aqua [Water], Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenylpropanol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Charcoal Powder, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus [Sunflower] Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Mentha Piperita [Peppermint] Oil, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, CI 77891 [Titanium Dioxide], Citric Acid.
Ingredient list per the Alex Cosmetic brand site (alex-cosmetic.com), published for the 50 ml retail jar; this professional-size jar uses the same formula. Formulas can change; always check the list on the package you receive.
