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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores versus New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body .

Published on September 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe wash off masks. 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, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Wash Off Mask American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask 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.

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 Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores

Starts at $18.76
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Buy Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body

Starts at $10.99

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

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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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Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores contains this as ingredient number 1.

New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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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Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores contains this as ingredient number 3.

New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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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Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores contains this as ingredient number 10.

New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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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Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores contains this as ingredient number 15.

New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

30% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body 22 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review
briannagrace96's Avatar'
Oct 4, 2023

Burned and was super messy
To begin with this was a super messy product when washing it off. It got everywhere and stuck to the sink not wanting to come off. I’ve used a lot of clay masks before and they all wash down the drain easily....

Burned and was super messy
To begin with this was a super messy product when washing it off. It got everywhere and stuck to the sink not wanting to come off. I’ve used a lot of clay masks before and they all wash down the drain easily. This also burned my face really badly. I left it on the full time and it burned, not as bad as some but very much so. I tried it twice with the same reaction each time. I’ve never had a clay or charcoal mask burn before as they all have been super gentle. This one though was not. I bought it off Amazon so I am not sure if it was a fake or not as I’ve had several Amazon beauty purchases not be legit. So maybe that was it but I’m not sure. But this burned!

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