Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask versus Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay .
Published on August 24, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Wash Off Mask
Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.
Wash Off Mask
Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.
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Ingredient Info
Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
Water • Kaolin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Bentonite • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters • Glyceryl Stearate • CI 77499 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenylpropanol • Propanediol • Citric Acid • Charcoal Powder • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Tocopherol • Sodium Citrate
Water • Kaolin • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Stearyl Alcohol • Bentonite • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Persea Gratissima Oil • Xanthan Gum • Sorbitan Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phytosterols
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kaolin 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 KaolinAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 21.
Xanthan 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 GumAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 18.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 6.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAcure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
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Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
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Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask With bentonite Clay 25 ingredients
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Best clay mask I tried. It's really effective and does a throughly deep clean into the pores. I have very oily acne prone skin trough the year and...
Best clay mask I tried. It's really effective and does a throughly deep clean into the pores. I have very oily acne prone skin trough the year and using this product on a regular basis made my skin smoother, more balanced and healthier. It's a strong clay, I had to start using it slowly for my skin to adjust. It's almost creamy and moisturizing. As a general application technique, I always find helpful to use two layers of clay to get all of it's benefits while minimizing potential dryness.
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