Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask

Aesop

Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
77%
Combination (dry)
77%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
63%
Oily
63%

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Ingredients
6
Benefits
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Actives
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Blitz the look of zits with the Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque (60ml), a clay-based mask drawing impurities to the skin's surface and lessening the likelihood of future breakouts. With a wealth of blemish-busting ingredients including antibacterial tea tree leaf, soothing chamomile bud and moisturising evening primrose extracts, this multi-tasking must-have reduces the look of spots and blemish side effects, including oiliness, redness and puffiness. Never compromising your skin's delicate balance, consider this mask a great stand-by for when you see the beginnings of a blemish!

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Risks

2
Alcohol
Allergen

About Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask

Overview

Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask is a cushioning mask from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Water and Oenothera Biennis Oil, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Water, Oenothera Biennis Oil and Rosa Canina Fruit Oil.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Kaolin and Bentonite.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 4 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 3 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Soothing 1 ingredient

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Kaolin

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)

Oil Control Pore Minimizer
Bentonite

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

Oil Control Blackhead Reducing
Glycerin

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Oenothera Biennis Oil

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Limonene

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Facial oils

    Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Kaolin Exfoliant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)

Oil Control Pore Minimizer
5 scientific references
  • Molecules, August 2016, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, December 2013, pages 19–27
  • Complementary Medicine Research, April 2012, pages 75–79
  • International Geology Review, July 2010, pages 745–770
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 37–102
3 Bentonite Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

Oil Control Blackhead Reducing
4 scientific references
  • BMC Chemistry, September 2021, pages 1-11
  • SN Applied Sciences, May 2019, pages 1-13
  • Journal of pharmaceutical investigation, May 2016, pages 363–375
  • International Journal of Toxicology, March 2003, pages 37-102
4 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.

Alcohol
5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
6 Oenothera Biennis Oil Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
2 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2016, pages 188-193
  • Annals of Dermatology, December 2014, pages 706-712
7 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2018, pages 744-748
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, June 2017, pages 1–37
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
  • African Journal of Biotechnology, May 2010, pages 2, 709-2, 716
  • Czech Journal of Food Science, 2009, pages 178-184
8 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

9 Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the Cedrat, Citrus medica L. var. vulgaris, Rutaceae

10 Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the herb Moroccan Chamomile, Ormenis multicaulis, Compositae

11 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

12 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

13 Salvia Officinalis Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salvia Officinalis Oil is the essential oil derived from the herbal plant the Sage, Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae

14 Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Leptospermum Petersonii Oil is an essential oil obtained from hydrodistillation of the leaves of the plant, Leptospermum petersonii, Myrtaceae. Syn. Lemon scented Tea tree oil

15 Methylchloroisothiazolinone Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

5-Chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

16 Methylisothiazolinone Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

17 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask?

WATER, KAOLIN, BENTONITE, ALCOHOL DENAT., GLYCERIN, OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRUS MEDICA VULGARIS PEEL OIL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS OIL, LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII OIL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, LIMONENE.

How do I use Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask?

Apply a thin layer all over skin, or a thicker layer concentrated on the affected area. Leave for 10 minutes, or overnight to treat more congested skin.

What skin types is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene.

Does Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Limonene.

Is Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask have?

It lists 17 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Mask?

Aesop.

Brand
Aesop

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