
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Anti Acne Facial Mask with pore refining properties
FEATURES
Refines pores, reduces oil, prevents breakouts, soothes irritated skin, calms redness
BEST FOR
oily
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Who Is It For?
Adults UnisexWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Pore Refining Skin Soothing Redness CalmingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What MASQUELA Says
Product Description:
Transform your skincare routine with the Masquela Anti Acne Facial Mask. This mask is designed for acne-prone skin. It refines pores, reduces oil, and prevents breakouts while soothing irritated skin and calming redness.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aloe-vera,broccoli-extract,tea-tree-oil
Key Ingredients
Aloe Vera, Broccoli Extract, Tea Tree Oil
Ingredients Details
Aloe Vera
Common Name(s): Aloe vera juice,aloe vera gel,aloe barbadensis
CAS Number: 85507-69-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides acemannan-based wound healing and comprehensive moisturising skin conditioning from the quintessential healing plant.
Why It's Used: The most universally recognised natural healing plant โ aloe vera's acemannan polysaccharides, vitamins, and enzymes provide a comprehensive wound healing and soothing profile with thousands of years of documented use.
How It Works: Acemannan (poly-mannose) activates dectin-1 for wound healing immune stimulation. gibberellin promotes fibroblast growth. salicylic acid derivative provides anti-inflammatory. vitamins c and e provide antioxidant. glucomannan provides humectant.
Typically Found In: After-sun products,wound healing,moisturisers,virtually all skin care categories
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ aloe vera gel
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ99%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from aloe barbadensis leaf
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Aloe vera's clinical evidence for sunburn relief is among the best for any botanical wound healing ingredient. multiple rcts demonstrate that aloe vera gel reduces healing time of first and second degree burns and sunburns, attributed primarily to acemannan's immunomodulatory wound healing activity and the anti-inflammatory salicylate derivatives providing prostaglandin inhibition.
Last Verified: Cosing database,surjushe et al. aloe vera skin review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Broccoli Extract
Common Name(s): Broccoli extract extract
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, soothing anti-inflammatory effects, and skin-conditioning benefits through plant-derived polyphenols and phytochemicals.
Why It's Used: Plant extracts concentrate bioactive phytochemicals evolved for environmental protection โ uv, microbial, and oxidative stressors โ that translate to skin benefits.
How It Works: Polyphenols (flavonoids, phenolic acids) inhibit nf-ฮบb-mediated inflammatory signaling, scavenge reactive oxygen species through electron donation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions to reduce oxidative skin damage.
Typically Found In: Serums,toners,moisturizers,masks,essences
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Botanical extracts
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: Strong oxidizing agents
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites (flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic acids) are biosynthesized as defense compounds against uv, herbivores, and pathogens. their anti-inflammatory activity typically derives from competitive inhibition of cox-2 and 5-lox enzymes (ic50 1โ50 ยตm), while antioxidant activity involves single electron transfer (set) and hydrogen atom transfer (hat) mechanisms with structure-dependent rate constants.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; phytochemical and ethnobotanical literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Tea Tree Oil
Common Name(s): Tea tree oil,tto,melaleuca oil
CAS Number: 68647-73-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most potent single-plant broad-spectrum antimicrobial essential oil for skin antiseptic applications.
Why It's Used: The antimicrobial essential oil โ tea tree oil's terpinen-4-ol provides clinically proven broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in rct-level clinical studies for acne and mrsa decolonisation.
How It Works: Terpinen-4-ol (30-48%) provides membrane-disrupting antimicrobial activity vs gram+/- bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. iso 4730 requires minimum 30% terpinen-4-ol and maximum 5% 1,8-cineole (sensitiser). anti-biofilm activity vs staphylococcus.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antiseptic formulas,natural antimicrobials,scalp treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from melaleuca alternifolia leaves (australia)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Iso 4730:2017 quality standard defines authentic tea tree oil. can cause contact sensitisation at high concentrations. toxic if ingested.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Randomised controlled trial comparison of 5% tea tree oil gel vs 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion for acne demonstrated equivalent efficacy for acne lesion reduction at 3 months. tea tree's slower onset (8 weeks vs 4 weeks for bpo) was offset by significantly fewer side effects (dryness, irritation, peeling) in the tto group โ providing evidence-based support for clinical tto use as a well-tolerated bpo alternative.
Last Verified: Cosing database,bassett et al. tea tree oil acne rct,iso 4730
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12