APRILSKIN Carrotene Quick Dry Pore Tightening Clay Mask Versus Mary & May Blackberry Complex Glow Wash Off Pack
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Carrotene Quick Dry Pore Tightening Clay Mask 43 ingredients
Mary & May Blackberry Complex Glow Wash Off Pack 28 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Carrotene Quick Dry Pore Tightening Clay Mask 43 ingredients
Mary & May Blackberry Complex Glow Wash Off Pack 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantBentonite
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCanola Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentGlucose
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77004, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Zinc PCA, Montmorillonite, Illite, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingRubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEgg Shell Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantManicouagan Clay
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantIllite
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Egg Shell Powder, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Manicouagan Clay, Beta-Glucan, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Illite, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Montmorillonite, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, CI 77491
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 WaterBentonite 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 Bentonite1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinFructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jÃcama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWe don't have a description for Canadian Colloidal Clay yet.
Montmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.
This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.
Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.
Learn more about MontmorilloniteIllite is an exfoliant.
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 GumCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ingredient Ratings
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APRILSKIN Carrotene Quick Dry Pore Tightening Clay Mask 43 ingredients
Mary & May Blackberry Complex Glow Wash Off Pack 28 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Carrotene Quick Dry Pore Tightening Clay Mask 43 ingredients
Mary & May Blackberry Complex Glow Wash Off Pack 28 ingredients
Excellent clay mask! The texture going on is perfect and the smell is good but mild. This is my go to.
