Hanyul Chestnut Shell Pore Clearing Clay Mask Versus Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask
Updated on August 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Hanyul Chestnut Shell Pore Clearing Clay Mask 29 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask 14 ingredients
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Hanyul Chestnut Shell Pore Clearing Clay Mask 29 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Bentonite
AbsorbentSilt
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEgg Shell Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Smilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Bentonite, Silt, Microcrystalline Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Egg Shell Powder, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, CI 77491, CI 77492, Parfum, CI 77499, Cellulose Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Menthoxypropanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Smilax China Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Tocopherol
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Vinegar
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIngredients 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 KaolinGlycerin 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 GlycerinAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 BentoniteIngredient Ratings
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Hanyul Chestnut Shell Pore Clearing Clay Mask 29 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask 14 ingredients
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Hanyul Chestnut Shell Pore Clearing Clay Mask 29 ingredients
LOWK it smells really good n leave my nose (its rough n blackheads) SMOOTH after using a pores spatula n put this on. HIGHK stop focusing too much on B.O.J red bean clay mask n give this bb sm love too.
p.s: wet ur hand n massage this clay off ur face, i think its really clean my pore. (maybe just me 🤷♀️)
