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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque versus Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask .

Published on September 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Wash Off Mask American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask Icelander Brand Iceland

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.

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.

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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

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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: 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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ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
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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ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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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ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque contains this as ingredient number 9.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
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.

ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque contains this as ingredient number 11.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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