Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask Versus My Skinny Mask Tumeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask
Updated on July 26, 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, dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask 23 ingredients
My Skinny Mask Tumeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask 22 ingredients
About this product
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask 23 ingredients
My Skinny Mask Tumeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
AbsorbentPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCurcuma Longa Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Prunus Davidiana Extract
Antioxidant
Terminalia Arjuna Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Davidiana Extract, Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Benzoic Acid
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 AlcoholXanthan 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 GumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask 23 ingredients
My Skinny Mask Tumeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask 22 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Dermacontrol Purifying Clay Mask 23 ingredients
Best clay mask I tried. It's really effective and does a throughly deep clean into the pores. I have very oily acne prone skin trough the year and using this product on a regular basis made my skin smoother, more balanced and healthier. It's a strong clay, I had to start using it slowly for my skin to adjust. It's almost creamy and moisturizing. As a general application technique, I always find Show more
