Emina Clay Mask - Brightening Versus Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Emina Clay Mask 28 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
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Emina Clay Mask 28 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diglycerin
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 12490
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Kaolin, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, CI 77492, CI 12490
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
HumectantCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-32
HumectantSodium Palmitate
CleansingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMenthyl Lactate
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Verbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingRhamnose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Diglycerin, CI 77015, PEG-32, Sodium Palmitate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, CI 77289, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77492, Menthyl Lactate, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Rhamnose, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterKaolin 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 KaolinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Ingredient Ratings
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Emina Clay Mask 28 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Emina Clay Mask 28 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Scent: No scent
Performance: Calm my acne and clean my pores.
Pros: Easy application. Wash off easily.
Cons: Can't cover completely on nose area and dented scar. You will still need to use finger to smear it for full coverage in the end. Contain PEG.
WRP/WNRP: Definitely WRP but not this stick mask, get the jar packaging one instead!
I hate this claystick bcus it gvs me acne and it didnt work (shouldve bought skin1004 claystick)
