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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque versus Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser .

Published on August 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Wash Off Mask American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Starts at $36.99
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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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

2
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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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

53% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque 19 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Drying (2) Works Well (2) Expensive (1)
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glasscasita

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

Liked this mask!
I don't usually use clay masks because it dries out my skin too much but decided to try this out. It leaves my pores feeling clean...

Liked this mask!
I don't usually use clay masks because it dries out my skin too much but decided to try this out. It leaves my pores feeling clean without drying!

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MeaganClare

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

It's great, but can be drying
I really noticed a difference when I first started using this at clearing some of my clogged pores. Perhaps my skin...

It's great, but can be drying
I really noticed a difference when I first started using this at clearing some of my clogged pores. Perhaps my skin is reacting to it differently now, but I find it can be drying and it is no longer as effective at unclogging my pores. Giving it a higher review overall as I think the change is a result of repeated use. I recommend diversifying your masks and not using this too regularly, if you'd like to avoid it losing effect or drying your skin out.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser 17 ingredients

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