AXIS - Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

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AXIS - Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack Versus The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Wash Off Mask

Korean Brand

British Brand

Updated on October 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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AXIS - Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack 36 ingredients

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask 32 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

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AXIS - Y Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack 36 ingredients

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask 32 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack

Artemisia Princeps Extract

Kaolin

Dipropylene Glycol

Bentonite

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Betaine

Humectant

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive

Pteris Multifida Extract

Antioxidant

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract

Humectant

Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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1,2-Hexanediol

Methylpropanediol

Xanthan Gum

Glycerin

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Chromium Oxide Greens

Charcoal Powder

Water

Beta-Glucan

Polyquaternium-51

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Exfoliating

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Masking

Artemisia Princeps Extract, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Betaine, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Chromium Oxide Greens, Charcoal Powder, Water, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Water

Kaolin

Moroccan Lava Clay

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent

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Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Perfuming

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Pumice

Abrasive

Argania Spinosa Shell Powder

Phenoxyethanol

Xanthan Gum

Parfum

Charcoal Powder

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Limonene

Linalool

Methylpropanediol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning

Menthol

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

Buffering

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Citric Acid

Menthoxypropanediol

Citral

Geraniol

Coumarin

Caramel

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Charcoal Powder

Abrasive, Absorbent

Charcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum.

This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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.

Kaolin

Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

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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Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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 Gum