Skinfood Egg White Pore Mask Versus Biovène Barcelona Glow Mask Pore Cleansing Facial Treatment
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free wash off masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Egg White Pore Mask 32 ingredients
Biovène Barcelona Glow Mask Pore Cleansing Facial Treatment 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Skinfood Egg White Pore Mask 32 ingredients
Biovène Barcelona Glow Mask Pore Cleansing Facial Treatment 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Kaolin
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Albumen
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Bentonite, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysorbate 60, Kaolin, Zinc Oxide, Betaine, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Albumen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Palmitic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Glycolic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil
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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidKaolin 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.
Learn more about KaolinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetainePhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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