African Botanics Mineral Cleanisng Mask
Works for
MoisturizingPersea gratissima oil, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks
“This clay-based treatment clarifies and revitalises dull, congested skin without irritation or dehydration.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sclerocarya birrea seed oil.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: persea gratissima oil, adansonia digitata seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Specifically designed to help with skin congestion, redness and uneven skin tone with advanced age defying actives that deliver much needed nutrients, vitamins and minerals while boosting circulation and stimulating renewal.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinClay~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClayPersea gratissima oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSclerocarya birrea seed oil~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilMethylpropanediol~1.6–2%
Caprylyl glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolCetyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTromethamine~0.65–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractGeranium maculatum oil~0.35–0.6%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCopper sulfate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Phytic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCitral~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Eugenol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Methyl eugenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Neral~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.2–0.35%
Silicon~0.25–0.45%
Paraffinum liquidum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Clay, Persea gratissima oil, Glycerin, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Cetyl alcohol, Tromethamine, Glyceryl stearate, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Copper sulfate, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Sodium phytate, Phytic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Iron oxides, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl eugenol, Neral, Ci 77499, Silicon, Paraffinum liquidum, Parfum
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| African BotanicsMineral Cleanisng MaskYOUR PRODUCT | AnatomicalsGrease Isn't The Word Mattifying Face Mask | FilorgaMeso-Mask Smoothing Radiance Mask | NairHair Remover & Beauty Treatment Leg Mask Natural Clay + Seaweed | |
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| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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