Brmud Recovery Mud Mask Versus MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Updated on January 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 11 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, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Brmud Recovery Mud Mask 38 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask 51 ingredients
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Brmud Recovery Mud Mask 38 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSea Silt 30%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBentonite 4%
AbsorbentKaolin 4%
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
EmollientPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sea Silt 30%, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite 4%, Kaolin 4%, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate-13, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Primula Veris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingEel Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Coffee Bean Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Japonicus Root Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Smilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Extract
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentGlucose
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Honey Extract, Primula Veris Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Eel Extract, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Coffee Bean Extract, Panax Japonicus Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Smilax China Bark Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lauryl Phosphate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Montmorillonite, Illite, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Limonene, CI 77510, Guaiazulene
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 BentoniteKaolin 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 Kaolin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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 GumMagnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateAllantoin 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, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesTocopherol (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 TocopherolButylene 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.
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.
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Brmud Recovery Mud Mask 38 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask 51 ingredients
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Brmud Recovery Mud Mask 38 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask 51 ingredients
It actually works well for oily/combined skin. The effect is visible even after a single use. I use it two times per week, once for entire face and once for T-zone. But it’s rather a strong thing, might be too aggressive for people with sensitive skin
This broke me out so bad . 0/10
