Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask Versus Sephora Collection Purifying Mud Mask
Updated on November 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan wash off masks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
Sephora Collection Purifying Mud Mask 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
Sephora Collection Purifying Mud Mask 20 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur 10%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Arachidyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Ultramarines
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Powder
AbsorbentC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientZinc PCA
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Copper PCA
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin, Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Capryloyl Glycine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Powder, C10-18 Triglycerides, Parfum, CI 77499, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc PCA, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Copper PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Caprylyl 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Starface Super-Sulfur Magic Mask 17 ingredients
Sephora Collection Purifying Mud Mask 20 ingredients
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