Npure Cica Chocomint Clay Mask Versus Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Npure Cica Chocomint Clay Mask 20 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
About this product
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Npure Cica Chocomint Clay Mask 20 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Talc
Abrasive
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Water, Bentonite, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, CI 77288, Mentha Piperita Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
HumectantCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-32
HumectantSodium Palmitate
CleansingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMenthyl Lactate
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Verbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingRhamnose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Diglycerin, CI 77015, PEG-32, Sodium Palmitate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, CI 77289, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77492, Menthyl Lactate, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Rhamnose, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterKaolin 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 KaolinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButylene 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.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Npure Cica Chocomint Clay Mask 20 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Npure Cica Chocomint Clay Mask 20 ingredients
Skintific Mugwort Clay Stick Mask 34 ingredients
Scent: No scent
Performance: Calm my acne and clean my pores.
Pros: Easy application. Wash off easily.
Cons: Can't cover completely on nose area and dented scar. You will still need to use finger to smear it for full coverage in the end. Contain PEG.
WRP/WNRP: Definitely WRP but not this stick mask, get the jar packaging one instead!
I hate this claystick bcus it gvs me acne and it didnt work (shouldve bought skin1004 claystick)
