Acne Free Acne Clearing Mask 3.5% Sulfur Acne Treatment Versus Sephora Collection Resurfacing Peel Mask
Updated on October 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acne Free Acne Clearing Mask 3.5% Sulfur Acne Treatment 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Resurfacing Peel Mask 21 ingredients
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Acne Free Acne Clearing Mask 3.5% Sulfur Acne Treatment 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Resurfacing Peel Mask 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur 3.5%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingZinc PCA
Humectant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSulfur 3.5%, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Zinc PCA, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Kaolin
Abrasive
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Menthyl Lactate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Kaolin, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumWe don't have a description for Menthyl Lactate yet.
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Acne Free Acne Clearing Mask 3.5% Sulfur Acne Treatment 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Resurfacing Peel Mask 21 ingredients
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Acne Free Acne Clearing Mask 3.5% Sulfur Acne Treatment 23 ingredients
Seriously my acne holy grail. I use it once a week and it completely clears everything except the deepest of hormonal acne. Makes my pores look AMAZING too.
