Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask Versus Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser 21 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Bentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Bisabolol
Masking
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bentonite, Kaolin, Charcoal Powder, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Bisabolol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMenthol
Masking
Polyquaternium-39
Disodium EDTA
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Mannitol
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentIron Oxides
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitol, Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium EDTA, Charcoal Powder, Mannitol, Cellulose, Iron Oxides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCharcoal powder comes from grounded charcoal. Charcoal can originate from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum.
This ingredient has absorbent properties, making it great at absorbing oil.
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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask 23 ingredients
Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser 21 ingredients
Great smell, but makes me oily as can be
I love the smell of the Biore products, but all their products make me either break out or oily as can be. Sometimes both. I wish that didn't happen, but with my skin that's not uncommon. It started out working great but just didn't end up staying that way for me.
I have used this for years ever now and then. It makes my skin feel refreshed and very clean.
