The INKEY List Kaolin Clay Mask Versus African Botanics Mineral Cleansing Mask
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Kaolin Clay Mask 38 ingredients
African Botanics Mineral Cleansing Mask 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List Kaolin Clay Mask 38 ingredients
African Botanics Mineral Cleansing Mask 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Stearate
CleansingSodium Magnesium Silicate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLonicera Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Geranium Maculatum Extract
TonicTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Water, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Decyl Glucoside, Cellulose Gum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Carbomer, Tocopherol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sea Water Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Lonicera Japonica Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient
Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCopper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
CI 50420
Cosmetic ColorantGeraniol
Perfuming
Methyl Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Limonene, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Copper Sulfate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Sodium Phytate, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 50420, Geraniol, Methyl Isoeugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl 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 StearateKaolin 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 KaolinMagnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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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