The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

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The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask Versus Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick

Wash Off Mask

British Brand

Chinese Brand

Updated on September 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free wash off masks. They have a total of 6 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask 32 ingredients

Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask 32 ingredients

Skintific Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick 49 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Water

Kaolin

Moroccan Lava Clay

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent

0 / 0

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Perfuming

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Pumice

Abrasive

Argania Spinosa Shell Powder

Phenoxyethanol

Xanthan Gum

Parfum

Charcoal Powder

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Limonene

Linalool

Methylpropanediol

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Skin Conditioning

Menthol

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

Buffering

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Citric Acid

Menthoxypropanediol

Citral

Geraniol

Coumarin

Caramel

Alaska Volcano Pore Clay Stick

Water

Kaolin

Glycerin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Volcanic Soil

Skin Conditioning

Manicouagan Clay

Absorbent

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate

Humectant

Saccharomyces/Mother Of Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Collagen

Moisturising

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Sodium Hydroxide

CI 77499

Dipropylene Glycol

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Bisabolol

Ceteth-25

Phenoxyethanol

Menthone Glycerin Acetal

Refreshing

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hectorite

PEG-8

Xanthan Gum

Sorbitan Isostearate

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting

Phytic Acid

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Michelia Alba Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract

Antimicrobial

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial

Parfum

Masking

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Antiseborrhoeic

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Water, 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

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Kaolin

Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

Kaolin 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 Kaolin

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum 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 Parfum

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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 Gum