Skinfood Food Mask - Shine Muscat Cica BHA Versus COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free wash off masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Food Mask 49 ingredients
COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask 35 ingredients
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Skinfood Food Mask 49 ingredients
COSRX Pink Pore Clarifying Charcoal Mask 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Bentonite
AbsorbentPropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Arvensis Powder
MaskingChromium Hydroxide Green
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning4-Terpineol
MaskingGlucose
HumectantSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingFerula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Erythritol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPeucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Tapioca Starch, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Powder, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mentha Arvensis Powder, Chromium Hydroxide Green, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Polyisobutene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, CI 77492, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 4-Terpineol, Glucose, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Erythritol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Myristica Fragrans Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Propanediol
SolventKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cellulose
AbsorbentCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Calamine
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylcellulose
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentLauric Acid
Cleansing
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMannitol
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Silica, Propanediol, Kaolin, Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Betaine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cellulose, Charcoal Powder, Calamine, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Lauric Acid, Zea Mays Starch, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mannitol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Salicylic Acid
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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolBetaine 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 Betaine1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidXanthan 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 GumTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Skinfood Food Mask 49 ingredients
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