Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask Versus Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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
Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
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Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningFicin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Palmitate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Ficin, Lactic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Limonene, Citral
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Palau White Clay
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Palau White Clay, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Palmitate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl 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 AlcoholSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateXanthan 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 AcidGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThis ingredient is calcium salt of gluconic acid. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water to your skin.
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