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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask versus The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask .

Published on September 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 8 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 and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Wash Off Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Wash Off Mask British Brand United Kingdom

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 Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask

Starts at $2.36
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Starts at $18.88

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
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

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

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

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 Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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 Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

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

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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 Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

25% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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innisfree Super Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Clay Mask 40 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings

The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Clay Mask 30 ingredients

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