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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque Versus The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Wash Off Mask
Wash Off Mask
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

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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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

136 Routines
17% use in am
83% use in pm
37% use every day
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19 Routines
11% use in am
89% use in pm
32% use every day

Reviews

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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque 19 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 6 ratings
Works Well (4) Drying (3) Great Value (2)
Anonymous's avatar

Anonymous

9 months ago
Review

At first my cheeks got red everytime I used this product. But after some time my sensitive areas like my cheeks got used to it and it worked really well to clean out the congested areas on my skin. If you use it repeatedly like weekly, you will get really good results from it.

#great value
#drying
#light
#no scent
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igotafatass

29 days ago
Review

BOMBASTIK!! i want to kiss whoever made this product.

#great value
#works well