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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters versus AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask .

Published on May 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens

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Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Buy Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters

Starts at $15.00
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Starts at $39.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 2.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 5.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 11.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 13.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 19.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters contains this as ingredient number 21.

AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 39.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

57% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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innisfree Pore Clearing Calming Clay Mask with Volcanic Clusters 21 ingredients

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AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask 46 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (1) Expensive (1) Strong Scent (1)
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Shayan

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I would never pay my own money for this mask for ethical reasons, but I already have it so… It’s not that good of a mud mask to justify the price,...

I would never pay my own money for this mask for ethical reasons, but I already have it so… It’s not that good of a mud mask to justify the price, plus it smells horrible and is super gritty so it feels like a scrub when rinsing it off.

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