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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on October 23, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 11 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, oily skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Exfoliator Brand
Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Buy So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub

Starts at $34.00
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Buy Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask

Starts at $40.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Exfoliators (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Glycerin • Pvp • Water • Cellulose Acetate • Volcanic Sand • Sodium Chloride • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract • Kaolin • Cichorium Intybus Root Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Silica • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract • Bisabolol • Lactic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Peel Extract • Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Prunus Persica Fruit Extract • Rosa Damascena Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 17.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Antimicrobial
Community Rating: Liked

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.

It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 24.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 34.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 48.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 49.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Tula Skincare So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub contains this as ingredient number 50.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask contains this as ingredient number 38.

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6% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
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10% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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