Superdrug Me+ Kaolin Clay Mask Versus Flora & Noor Berry Oxygen Mask with Glycolic Acid
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Superdrug Me+ Kaolin Clay Mask 16 ingredients
Flora & Noor Berry Oxygen Mask with Glycolic Acid 55 ingredients
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Superdrug Me+ Kaolin Clay Mask 16 ingredients
Flora & Noor Berry Oxygen Mask with Glycolic Acid 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Bentonite
AbsorbentBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Abrasive
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lecithin
EmollientDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pullulan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-39
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVinca Minor Extract
Skin ConditioningMahonia Aquifolium Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder, Glycolic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Sclerotium Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phytic Acid, Lysolecithin, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lecithin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-39, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vinca Minor Extract, Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Hydroxyethylcellulose
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 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 AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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 GumTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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