Galénic Masques De Beauté Cold Purifying Mask Versus Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask
Updated on February 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Galénic Masques De Beauté Cold Purifying Mask 21 ingredients
Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Galénic Masques De Beauté Cold Purifying Mask 21 ingredients
Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMenthol
Masking
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, CI 77499, Menthol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate
Sulfur 10%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Arachidyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Ultramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
You'll most likely find this ingredient as an emulsifier in water-based cosmetics.
We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside yet.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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Galénic Masques De Beauté Cold Purifying Mask 21 ingredients
Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
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