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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb versus Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish .

Published on August 02, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

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 or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-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

BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterDimethiconeAlcohol Denat.GlycerinSilicaButylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilLavandula Angustifolia OilAmyris Balsamifera Bark OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilRosa Damascena Flower OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilZingiber Officinale Root OilMentha Viridis Leaf OilLimoneneLinaloolCitronellol CitralGeraniolEugenolDimethicone CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSucroseBambusa Vulgaris ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractCastanea Sativa Seed ExtractAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractSalicylic AcidCaffeineArginineSodium HyaluronateScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractPhospholipidsHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersGlucosamine HclLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerBeeswaxCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTocopheryl AcetateTromethamineSilica SilylateHexylene GlycolSodium PolyacrylateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMicaCI 77891CI 77491

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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 Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 1.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 4.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 5.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 37.

4
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.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 6.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 8.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Masking, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.

While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.

However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 10.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil is an oil.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 17.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 18.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 19.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 21.

10
What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 21.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 23.

11
What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.

Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 23.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 22.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 36.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 38.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 48.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 53.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 38.

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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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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 55.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 56.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 42.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

Learn more about Mica

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 57.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb contains this as ingredient number 58.

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish contains this as ingredient number 44.

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12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
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11% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Origins Original Skin Matte Moisturizer with Willowherb 59 ingredients

5.0 /5
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7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Did not dry my skin nor felt thick. Very light, refreshing and keeps skin soft

Origins CLEAR IMPROVEMENT™Charcoal Honey Mask To Purify & Nourish 45 ingredients

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