Hyeja Vegan Matcha Gentle Mud Cream Mask Versus APRILSKIN Triple Acids Oil-Absorbing Clay Mask
Updated on July 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hyeja Vegan Matcha Gentle Mud Cream Mask 37 ingredients
APRILSKIN Triple Acids Oil-Absorbing Clay Mask 32 ingredients
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Hyeja Vegan Matcha Gentle Mud Cream Mask 37 ingredients
APRILSKIN Triple Acids Oil-Absorbing Clay Mask 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBentonite
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Madecassoside, Squalane, Water, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Sea Salt, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Propanediol
SolventBentonite
AbsorbentGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingIllite
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Propanediol, Bentonite, Gluconolactone, Silica, Charcoal Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Mandelic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Illite, Dextrin, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Montmorillonite, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Extensin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Kaolin 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 KaolinBentonite 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 BentoniteNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumButylene 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Hyeja Vegan Matcha Gentle Mud Cream Mask 37 ingredients
APRILSKIN Triple Acids Oil-Absorbing Clay Mask 32 ingredients
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Hyeja Vegan Matcha Gentle Mud Cream Mask 37 ingredients
APRILSKIN Triple Acids Oil-Absorbing Clay Mask 32 ingredients
Excess oil begone!
A clay mask and gentle exfoliator in one. I only use it on my nose and chin now, as it is a bit drying. Also, don’t leave it on too long (no more then 10 min) because it is also an exfoliator. My skin feels very clean and my pores look great after using this. I took off one star only because it's a bit drying and I can't use it all over my face. I think it would work best for Show more
