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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask versus innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask .

Published on November 19, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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Wash Off Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Wash Off Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

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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Buy Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask

Starts at $13.49
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Starts at $2.36

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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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators (5)
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water • CI 77891 • Butylene Glycol • Silica • Glycerin • Trehalose • Pumice • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Bentonite • Kaolin • Caprylic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Pvp • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-100 Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • CI 77499 • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Xanthan Gum • Juglans Regia Shell Powder • Sorbitan Stearate • Zea Mays Starch • Polyacrylate-13 • Polysorbate 20 • CI 77492 • Mannitol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Lactic Acid • Polyisobutene • CI 77491 • Menthoxypropanediol • Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

8
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.

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.

9
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

Learn more about Zea Mays Starch

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

Learn more about Aluminum Hydroxide

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 39.

11
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.

When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.

Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.

Learn more about Mannitol

COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

49% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask 35 ingredients

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innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask 40 ingredients

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