Himalaya Clarifying Mud Beauty Mask Versus Garnier Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Himalaya Clarifying Mud Beauty Mask 15 ingredients
Garnier Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Himalaya Clarifying Mud Beauty Mask 15 ingredients
Garnier Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningClay Minerals
AstringentFuller's Earth
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
Perfuming
Juglans Regia Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Perlite
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Coco-Betaine
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
Polyglycerin-10
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Perlite, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Glycerin, Charcoal Powder, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Iron Oxides, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 ParfumWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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