Apotheke Calming Calamine Mask Versus The Originote Mugwort B3 Clay Stick Mask
Updated on March 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe wash off masks. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Apotheke Calming Calamine Mask 4 ingredients
The Originote Mugwort B3 Clay Stick Mask 33 ingredients
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Apotheke Calming Calamine Mask 4 ingredients
The Originote Mugwort B3 Clay Stick Mask 33 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
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Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
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Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Diatomaceous Earth, Sodium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Peg-8, Vp/Va Copolymer, CI 77288, Silica, Charcoal Powder, CI 77492, Mica, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Parfum, Menthol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Bisabolol, Propolis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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