made with just 8 essential ingredients
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Paul Mitchell
Clear Jelly Mask
Mask / Moisture treatment, lean
- Mask / treatment
- moisture
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Vegan · label states
- Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Size8 fl ozusual store size · 2 sizes
Price$15seen at one store · 2 oz
Price / oz$7.50/ozat 2 oz
Where to buy1 store
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Scent:
No added fragrance, no scenting essential oils, and no declared fragrance allergens on the list.
“fragrance-free” (Brand page)
Manufacturer page: paulmitchell.com
Personal fit
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Factor
Your profile
Fit
Best for hair types
All types
Not in your profile
Moisture level
High
Not in your profile
Time on the hair
Moderate
Not in your profile
Slip / detangling
High
Not in your profile
Weight on hair
Light
Not in your profile
Fragrance
None listed
Not in your profile
Protein
None
Not in your profile
Silicone / wax buildup
None
Not in your profile
Clarifying wash needed
Low
Not in your profile
Scent
Unscented
Not in your profile
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The rest of what your plan weighs on this product.
Parabens / preservatives
None of these listed
Not in your profile
Essential oils
None listed
Not in your profile
Fast-drying alcohol
Moderate
Not in your profile
Vegan / cruelty-free
Vegan · label statesCruelty-free · PETA-listed
Not in your profile
Animal-derived ingredients
Vegan · label states
Not in your profile
Heavy humectants
Not heavy
Not in your profile
Hard-water defence
None
Not in your profile
UV filter
None listed
Not in your profile
pH adjusted
Adjusted
Not in your profile
Ingredient list
8 ingredientsA short list
Not in your profile
Price tier
Salon
Not in your profile
Where to buy it
Manufacturer · Salons
Not in your profile
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Your avoid-list
Same job for less elsewhere
$7.50/oz at 2 oz, more than 85% of the 576 masks and treatments , which mostly run $1.80–5.62/oz.
Great for
no fragrance (parfum) on the label
free of strong smells
Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
Maybe skip if
Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
Hair that needs proteinthere is none in this list
Coarse, very dry hairthis is a light formula for its category
Tight budgetsit sits in the upper price tiers
If scent matters to younothing is added here
What the formula actually does
Read from the label, not the marketing
Each row says where it comes from: F means we derived it from this product’s own ingredient list, S means it is a claim the brand makes that the formula neither confirms nor contradicts.
Oils and butters
None
No oils or butters in the list.
Weight on the hair
Light
Water-first and light: unlikely to flatten fine hair.
Protein
None
No protein or amino acids in the list.
Water-binding (humectants)
High
Humectants near the top: binding water is one of its main jobs.
Slip and detangling
High
Conditioning agents sit high in the list, so this is a detangling formula.
Time on the hair
5–15 min
Long enough that it is a planned step, not a shower add-on.
Needs detergent to remove
No
Nothing here needs a detergent wash to remove.
Fragrance
None listed
No fragrance is listed.
from the formula
stated by the brand
reported by reviewers
Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
Ingredients that matter
The ingredients that change a decision
The workhorse ingredients, plus anything lower down that changes a decision. The chips name what an ingredient does. They are not safety scores, and no ingredient here is rated good or bad on its own.
| Ingredient | What it does | Why it matters | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterWater (Aqua, Eau) | solvent | The base everything else is dissolved in | Neutral |
| Polyquaternium-37 | conditioning agent | Conditions and softens so hair combs through | Detangles |
| Panthenyl Ethyl Ether | humectant | Pulls water into the hair | Detangles |
| Polysorbate 20 | solubilizer | Keeps oils dissolved in water | Stabilizes |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | preservative | Keeps the product from spoiling | Softens |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | drying alcohol | A small amount, for fast drying | Drying |
| Citric Acid | pH adjuster | Fine-tunes the pH | pH balancer |
| Phenoxyethanol | preservative | Keeps the product from spoiling | Stabilizes |
What the list leaves out, and what it carriesThe list carries no sulfates, silicones, or fragrance. No protein: a moisture formula, not a repair one. Contains fast-drying alcohol. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Full ingredient list (8)
In the US, ingredients above 1% are listed from most to least. Below 1% they can appear in any order. Each note keeps three things apart: what the ingredient generally does, its role in this type of product, and what its position can tell you.
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1
Water
· Water (Aqua, Eau)
General function
The base of almost every rinse-off and cream hair product. It carries everything else and is normally the first ingredient on the label.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- solvent
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2
Polyquaternium-37
General function
A thickening polymer that gives creams and curl products their bounce and helps them cling to the strand.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
May suitCurls or waves needing flexible holdCationic polymers hold a curl loosely and stay soft, which is why they turn up in definition products rather than firm-hold ones.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairA cationic polymer stays on the hair through rinsing, which is what keeps static and combing friction down after the wash.
May suitMaximum-hold stylingFilm formers are what hold a style: they dry into a connected film across the strands so the shape resists movement.
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
- thickener
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3
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
General function
A panthenol derivative used for the same softness and shine effect, with a lighter feel.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
PubChemMay suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairDeposits a lubricating layer that makes combing easier, which is most of what stops mechanical damage adding to frizz.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairHumectants bind water into the strand, and water — not oil — is what makes dry hair flexible instead of brittle.
DependsClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hairA humectant follows the air: it holds water in humid conditions and can give it up in very dry ones. Climate decides what it does more than the label does.
- humectant
- conditioning agent
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4
Polysorbate 20
General function
Keeps fragrance and oils dissolved in a watery formula so it stays clear.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- solubilizer
- emulsifier
- ▾Below about here, the order stops meaning much. These are usually used at 1% or less.
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5
Ethylhexylglycerin
General function
A preservative booster that also adds a little softness. Almost always paired with phenoxyethanol.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairEmollients fill and smooth the surface of the strand, which lowers the friction that lifts the cuticle and reads as roughness.
- preservative
- emollient
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6
Isopropyl Alcohol
General function
A fast-evaporating alcohol used as a solvent and to speed drying. Well down the list it is a processing aid; near the top it can leave hair feeling dry.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairEvaporates on contact, which is how a spray sets almost instantly and leaves no weight behind it.
- drying alcohol
- solvent
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7
Citric Acid
General function
Used to bring the product to a slightly acidic pH, which helps the cuticle lie flat. It is almost always near the end of the list.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
International Journal of TrichologyMay suitBuild-up-sensitive routinesHolds hard-water minerals in solution so they rinse away instead of depositing on the hair.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairThe acid side of pH adjustment, and the reason it matters is measured: alkaline formulas raise the fibre's surface negative charge, increase friction between strands and lift the scales, while lower-pH ones do the reverse.
May suitGray, silver, or brass-prone hairWhere a warm cast comes from water minerals rather than from the hair itself, holding those metals in solution is what removes it.
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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8
Phenoxyethanol
General function
The most common modern preservative; it keeps the product free of bacteria and mould. It sits well below 1% of the formula.
Estimated lower-concentration zonePubChemIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
- preservative
What the whole list adds up to
- 2 solvents
- 2 preservatives
- 1 conditioning agent
- 1 film former
- 1 polymer
- 1 thickener
- 1 humectant
- 1 conditioning agent
- 1 solubilizer
- 1 emulsifier
- 1 emollient
- 1 drying alcohol
- 1 pH adjuster
- 1 hard-water chelator
Ingredient list captured 2026-08-24. Formulas change, so check the package in your hand when an ingredient matters to you.
Price · 2 oz
Seen at
$15
Good value under
$3
Priced above the products that do the same job. Stores sell it above the $3 line; products that do this job typically go for about $4 at this size.
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Where we’ve seen it1 listing · 1 store
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Paul Mitchell (brand site)
$15.002 ozAug 24
Sorted by price per ounce. Dated observations from our research, not live prices. Direct store pages, no affiliate links. We don’t sell this product.
How we work this out
- 2 oz is the size stores list most often; every comparison on this page is made at it. Other sizes are shown in the Sizes row and the store list.
- Seen at $15 is the price we have observed for the 2 oz. We need three stores before we call a price commonly seen.
- Good value under $3 comes from the 8 products we score as doing the same job as this one. A quarter of them cost less than $1.40/oz; at 2 oz that is $3. Under that line you are paying less than most of them.
- About $4 is what those same products typically cost at this size: the midpoint of their prices per ounce, scaled to 2 oz.
Formula
5
Formula score
5 of 10
Sold through salons, and 8 products that do the same job cost less. Part of what you pay for is where it is sold.
How the score is counted
- 8 products that do the same job cost less per ounce
- Costs more per ounce than 85% of the 576 masks and treatments we’ve priced
- No rich emollients in the formula
- Reviewers mention 3 recurring complaints
- Rich emollientsThe depth a treatment step is built around.3 pts
- Conditioning agents up frontWhat makes wet hair comb through.2 pts
- Protein or amino acidsThe strengthening side of a treatment.2 pts
- A humectantBinds water into the hair.1 pt
- A stated dwell timeThe brand says how long to leave it on.1 pt
- Fragrance kept out of the top eightScent as a finishing touch, not a major share.1 pt
The formula score measures completeness for the job: a weighted share of the systems this product type is usually built around that we find in this list. It does not rate how well the product works or its quality, and it never compares across product types.
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Final decision
Should you buy it?
Good for the right person, not the lowest costBest user
People sensitive to fragrance, for a formula with no added fragrance and a product with no scent
Biggest tradeoff
Not ideal for very dry or high-damage hair, soft, over-stretchy hair that needs protein, or coarse, very dry hair that wants real richness
Best alternative if not
Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Hair Gloss N' Glow Rinse for similar results at a lower price
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Claims check
What the brand says, and what the formula shows
Claims are quoted from the brand. We mark a claim supported, partly supported or conflicting only when the ingredient list speaks to it. Everything else stays "stated by the brand". That isn’t a criticism: most claims can’t be checked from a label.
4
SupportedBacked by ingredients
0
Partly supportedSome supporting logic
4
Stated by brandNo clear evidence
0
Potential conflictFormula works against claim
fragrance-free
No fragrance is listed.
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Supported
Safer for scent-sensitive scalps.
dye-free
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
color-safe
It avoids sulfate detergents, which are the usual cause of fast fade.
- Polyquaternium-37
Supported
Less fade per wash.
vegan
Our researched record has this brand or product as vegan.
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Supported
Matches our researched record.
paraben-free
No parabens appear in the ingredient list.
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Supported
Preserved without parabens.
gluten-free
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
How to read this
We look at the first 10–15 ingredients and what they do in a formula, not at the marketing. If the list doesn't speak to a claim, we don't assume.
Reviewers
What people report
Themes that come up again and again in sourced reviews, written by our researchers in their own words. We don’t store or scrape star ratings.
Several reviewers find the thick, gel-like texture hard to spread and easy to overapply.
Reviewers across hair typesSeveral reviewers say their hair turned dry and rough, with tangles and poor combing after use.
Reviewers across hair types, with fine and curly hair namedSeveral reviewers say the mask leaves a coated, greasy film that takes repeat shampooing to remove.
Reviewers across hair typesScent draws mixed views: some find it unscented, while others notice an odd or artificial smell.
Reviewers across hair types, including those sensitive to fragranceSome reviewers find it softens hair and adds shine, though a heavy feel can follow.
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How this page was made
- Everything above comes from our researched product record: identity, the ingredient list as printed, the brand's own claims, dated prices and review themes our researchers wrote in their own words. No part of this page is written by hand for one product.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- Both scores out of ten are defined on this page. The formula score is completeness for the job, computed from a fixed per-format checklist shown beneath the gauge; the price score is cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 5 sources consulted for this product (3 manufacturer or regulatory, 2 retailer, 0 editorial), last checked 2026-10-31.
- Ingredient references are linked for 4 of 5 product-aware annotations on this page. Fit notes are general formulation guidance. They aren’t a verdict on the finished product or on you.
- We haven’t tested this product in a lab, and we don’t physically test your hair. Formula readings come from the ingredient list. Claims about how it behaves are labelled as the brand's.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are what we saw on the dates shown and can change.
- Ingredient names link to our ingredient library, where each entry shows what it does, which product types use it, and where it usually sits on a label across everything we have researched.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
- Formula readings: derivation v23. Record last updated 2026-08-25.
