Fourth Ray Beauty Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask Versus Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Fourth Ray Beauty Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask 38 ingredients
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask 40 ingredients
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Fourth Ray Beauty Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask 38 ingredients
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask 40 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Agave Tequilana Stem Extract
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pascopyron Smithii Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCoriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tourmaline Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Kaolin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Agave Tequilana Stem Extract, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydrated Silica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Arginine, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pascopyron Smithii Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tourmaline Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBetaine
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Betaine, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Poloxamer 407, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Menthoxypropanediol, Maltodextrin, Silica, CI 77891, Trihydroxystearin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Caramel, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPotassium 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 SorbateHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolButylene 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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCitric 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 AcidCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Fourth Ray Beauty Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask 38 ingredients
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask 40 ingredients
It really didn't do much for my skin. Maybe it was meant for more mature skin.
