Avène Cleanance Mask-Scrub Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Unclogging Purifying Sebo-Controlling Mask Anti-shine - Canada
Updated on November 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Cleanance Mask-Scrub 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Unclogging Purifying Sebo-Controlling Mask Anti-shine 15 ingredients
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Avène Cleanance Mask-Scrub 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Unclogging Purifying Sebo-Controlling Mask Anti-shine 15 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Acetate
Ceteareth-33
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingKaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Cellulose Acetate, Ceteareth-33, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, CI 77891, Zinc Gluconate, Bisabolol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum
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.
Learn more about KaolinCetearyl 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 AlcoholWater. 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 WaterCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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