First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Calamine Pore Purging Mask Versus Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
Updated on June 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Calamine Pore Purging Mask 32 ingredients
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Calamine Pore Purging Mask 32 ingredients
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Calamine
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Iron Oxides
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSilica Silylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Pvp, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Calamine, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Iron Oxides, Lauryl Glucoside, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Silica Silylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Coffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Papain
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Petroselinum Crispum Seed Oil
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Algin
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Plant Ash
Water, Bentonite, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Citrate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Papain, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Petroselinum Crispum Seed Oil, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Algin, Limonene, Linalool, Plant Ash
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bentonite 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 BentoniteCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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