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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask versus Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque .

Published on August 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Wash Off Mask American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Starts at $11.59
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Starts at $36.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

54% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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C’est Moi Soothing Cucumber & Aloe Gel Facial Mask 13 ingredients

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque 19 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 reviews
glasscasita's Avatar'
Sep 13, 2021

Liked this mask!
I don't usually use clay masks because it dries out my skin too much but decided to try this out. It leaves my pores feeling clean without drying!

Liked this mask!
I don't usually use clay masks because it dries out my skin too much but decided to try this out. It leaves my pores feeling clean without drying!

MeaganClare's Avatar'
Apr 26, 2023

It's great, but can be drying
I really noticed a difference when I first started using this at clearing some of my clogged pores. Perhaps my skin is reacting to it differently now, but I find it can be drying and it is no longer as...

It's great, but can be drying
I really noticed a difference when I first started using this at clearing some of my clogged pores. Perhaps my skin is reacting to it differently now, but I find it can be drying and it is no longer as effective at unclogging my pores. Giving it a higher review overall as I think the change is a result of repeated use. I recommend diversifying your masks and not using this too regularly, if you'd like to avoid it losing effect or drying your skin out.

acelexa's Avatar'
Feb 12, 2024

I think it works well

I think it works well

Expensive
Drying
Works Well

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