Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick Versus Glad2Glow Mugwort Salicylic Acid Acne Clay Stick
Updated on October 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 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 and oils
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Ingredient Info
Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
Glad2Glow Mugwort Salicylic Acid Acne Clay Stick 29 ingredients
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Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
Glad2Glow Mugwort Salicylic Acid Acne Clay Stick 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Volcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Manicouagan Clay
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Mother Of Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCollagen
Moisturising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Ceteth-25
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingPEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hectorite
AbsorbentPEG-8
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPhytic Acid
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningMichelia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Glycerin, Volcanic Soil, Manicouagan Clay, Stearic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Mother Of Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77499, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bisabolol, Ceteth-25, Phenoxyethanol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Hectorite, PEG-8, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Michelia Alba Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, CI 77891, Polysorbate 20, Titanium Dioxide, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingDiglycerin
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIllite
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-32
HumectantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhamnose
HumectantVerbascum Thapsus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Palmitate, Diglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Illite, Mica, PEG-32, CI 77288, CI 77492, Beta-Glucan, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Parfum, Menthyl Lactate, Niacinamide, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Rhamnose, Verbascum Thapsus Extract
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 WaterKaolin 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 KaolinGlycerin 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.
Butylene 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.
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.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
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Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients
Glad2Glow Mugwort Salicylic Acid Acne Clay Stick 29 ingredients
It doesn't work on my skin i got more acnes after using it
