Freeman Cleansing Apple Cider Vinegar Clay Mask + Scrub Versus Freeman Clearing Sweet Tea & Lemon Peel Off Clay Mask
Updated on October 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free wash off masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Freeman Cleansing Apple Cider Vinegar Clay Mask + Scrub 20 ingredients
Freeman Clearing Sweet Tea & Lemon Peel Off Clay Mask 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Freeman Cleansing Apple Cider Vinegar Clay Mask + Scrub 20 ingredients
Freeman Clearing Sweet Tea & Lemon Peel Off Clay Mask 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pumice
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinegar
Kaolin
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Titanium Dioxide, Pumice, Propylene Glycol, Vinegar, Kaolin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 15985, CI 16035
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
PEG-8
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientBentonite
Absorbent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSantalum Album Extract
CleansingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Aleurites Moluccanus Extract
AstringentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sd Alcohol 40-B, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Bentonite, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 20, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Iron Oxides, PEG-12 Dimethicone
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 BentoniteMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideIngredient Ratings
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