Acnes Tea Tree Oil Clay Mask Versus Skin Script Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Acnes Tea Tree Oil Clay Mask 26 ingredients
Skin Script Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Acnes Tea Tree Oil Clay Mask 26 ingredients
Skin Script Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Illite
Abrasive
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Illite, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Alcohol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylparaben, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, CI 42053, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMalic Acid
Buffering
Zanthoxylum Americanum Bark Extract
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kojic Acid, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Malic Acid, Zanthoxylum Americanum Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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 WaterXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Acnes Tea Tree Oil Clay Mask 26 ingredients
Skin Script Retinol 2% Exfoliating Scrub/Mask 22 ingredients
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