Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask versus Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask .
Published on February 08, 2023
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 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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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.
Ingredient Info
Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
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 • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • 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 • 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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 GlycerinCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate 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. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetearyl 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 OlivateCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate 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.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GumCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
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 helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateCosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Cosmedix Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask 39 ingredients
Asarai Earth Tones - Face Mask 22 ingredients
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