Payot Radiance Cleansing Mask

Payot

Radiance Cleansing Mask

face wash-off mask

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
76%
Oily
76%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The 2-in-1 radiance mask for dull complexions. Formulated with a Vitamin C derivative and a cocktail of antioxidant-rich fruits, this cleansing mask deeply purifies the skin while delivering an instant glow. Rich in AHAs from Açaí and Goji berries, it gently micro-exfoliates and unclogs pores, refining the skin's texture in just one application. Pomegranate extract neutralizes free radicals and revives radiance.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
AHA

About Radiance Cleansing Mask

Overview

Radiance Cleansing Mask is a lightweight wash-off mask from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 20 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Cetyl Betaine and Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 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, Cetyl Betaine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and C15-19 Alkane.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract and Punica Granatum Fruit Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • One ingredient 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

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 6 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 2 ingredients

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer

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.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration

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

C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Hydration

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Boxthorn, Lycium barbarum L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone

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

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration

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 None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (16)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate C15-19 Alkane Glycerin Aqua Cetyl Betaine Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Sorbic Acid Parfum Sodium Chloride Propylene Glycol O-cymen-5-ol Potassium Sorbate CI 19140 CI 14700

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Added colour

    CI 19140, CI 14700

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

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)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 20 ingredients on the label.

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

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

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

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

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
  • British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
2 C15-19 Alkane Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

C15-C19 Alkane is a mixture of alkanes with 15 to 19 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Molecules, November 2020, pages 1–18
  • Oilseeds & Fats, Crops and Lipids, September-October 2018, pages 1–12
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
4 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Water

5 Cetyl Betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

(Carboxylatomethyl)hexadecyldimethylammonium

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Boxthorn, Lycium barbarum L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
6 scientific references
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, December 2021, pages 983-990
  • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, December 2020, pages 477-486
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology, May 2018, ePublication
  • Oncology Reviews, January 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, June 2010, pages S72-S81 and June 2009, pages S5-S9
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 2002, issue 1, pages 166-171
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin
5 scientific references
  • Molecules, April 2018, 23(4), ePublication
  • DNA Cell Biology, February 2017, pages 177-187
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2015, pages 21-26
  • BioMed Research International, 2015, Volume 2015
  • Dermatology Research and Practice, February 2015, Volume 2015
10 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

11 Sorbic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

12 Lactic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, pH adjuster

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2020, pages 116-126
  • International Journal of Dermatology, March 2019, ePublication
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, October 2018, pages 491-497
  • International Journal of Dermatology, September 2018, ePublication
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Dental Association, April 2016, pages 255-263
  • Cutis, January 2016, pages E9-E11
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • The Journal of Dermatology, January 2006, pages 16-22
13 Mandelic Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Preservative

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2023, pages 517–528; and February 2020, pages 393–399
  • Molecules, September 2022, pages 1–11
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020, Volume 83, Issue 6 and September 2018, pages 503-518
  • Dermatologic Surgery, March 2016, pages 384-391; and January 2009, pages 59-65
  • Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, June 2013, pages 140-145
14 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

15 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Sodium chloride

16 Propylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
  • Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81
17 O-cymen-5-ol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

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

4-Isopropyl-m-cresol

18 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

19 CI 19140 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate

20 CI 14700 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Radiance Cleansing Mask?

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, C15-19 ALKANE, GLYCERIN, AQUA, CETYL BETAINE, LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MANDELIC ACID, PARFUM, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, O-CYMEN-5-OL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CI 19140, CI 14700.

What are the active ingredients in Radiance Cleansing Mask?

GLYCOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MANDELIC ACID.

How do I use Radiance Cleansing Mask?

Once or twice a week, in place of your usual cleanser. Apply a thick layer onto dry skin, leave on for 5 minutes, massage, then rinse with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Radiance Cleansing 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 Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Radiance Cleansing Mask good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Radiance Cleansing Mask fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Radiance Cleansing 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 Radiance Cleansing Mask fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Radiance Cleansing Mask contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Radiance Cleansing Mask silicone free?

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

Does Radiance Cleansing Mask contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Radiance Cleansing Mask paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Radiance Cleansing Mask?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Radiance Cleansing Mask?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Radiance Cleansing Mask have?

It lists 20 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Radiance Cleansing Mask?

Payot.

Brand
Payot

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