Yves Rocher Pure Menthe The Pore Clearing Charcoal Mask Versus Yves Rocher The Oxygenating Hydrating Mask - Pure Algue
Updated on March 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Yves Rocher Pure Menthe The Pore Clearing Charcoal Mask 25 ingredients
Yves Rocher The Oxygenating Hydrating Mask - Pure Algue 23 ingredients
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Yves Rocher Pure Menthe The Pore Clearing Charcoal Mask 25 ingredients
Yves Rocher The Oxygenating Hydrating Mask - Pure Algue 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Bentonite
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Kaolin, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Bentonite, Glycerin, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Charcoal Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarpobrotus Edulis Extract
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantDecyl Oleate
Emollient
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetraselmis Suecica Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Xanthan Gum, Carpobrotus Edulis Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Inulin, Maris Aqua, Decyl Oleate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract
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 WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of glyceryl stearate.
It is an emulsifier, emollient, and a surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Surfactants help gather oils, dirt, and other pollutants from the skin. This helps them to be easily rinsed away.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate CitrateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 ParfumXanthan 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 GumFructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesInulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.
The majority of inulin is extracted from chicory, but can also be obtained from other plants such as garlic, onion, asparagus, and sugarcane.
Studies show inulin may help with controlling your skin's natural microbiota when applied topically.
The antioxidant potential of inulin varies depending on the source.
Learn more about InulinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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