dew of the gods Claydate Hya-activated Pink Clay Mask Versus Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
dew of the gods Claydate Hya-activated Pink Clay Mask 15 ingredients
Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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dew of the gods Claydate Hya-activated Pink Clay Mask 15 ingredients
Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantVanilla Planifolia Tincture
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mentha Piperita Extract, CI 77491, Vanilla Planifolia Tincture
Kaolin
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Kaolin, Water, Bentonite, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Twig Extract, Punica Granatum Sterols, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid, CI 77491, Parfum, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.
As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin.
Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion.
Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes.
A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions.
Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets.
Learn more about BentoniteWe don't have a description for Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract yet.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractKaolin 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 KaolinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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dew of the gods Claydate Hya-activated Pink Clay Mask 15 ingredients
Sand and Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask 22 ingredients
