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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser versus Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask .

Published on March 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and oily skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser

Starts at $32.00
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Buy Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask

Starts at $20.00

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

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (5)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (4)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
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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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

32% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients

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Zitsticka Pore Vac Clearing Clay Face Mask 38 ingredients

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