Allies of Skin Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask

Allies of Skin Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate se, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glyceryl stearate se) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.75–1.15%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~0.45–0.65%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.6–0.85%
Anti-blemish
Bentonite, Kaolin + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Alongside providing that breathable, fresh-faced feeling you get from a purifying clay mask, our next-generation clay mask unites a high-performance blend of active ingredients including 2% BHA, 6 Antioxidants, Rhassoul, Kaolin & Bentonite Clay, Mandelic Acid, Ceramide NP & Manuka Honey UMF 16+ to help clarify, decongest pores and reduce blackheads, boost radiance, deliver antioxidant protection, and lightly hydrate the skin.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~6.7–8.2%
KaolinEffect: LowA 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~3.1–3.8%
Moroccan lava clayEffect: LowHelps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency~2.4–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~4.3–5.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractA plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.75–1.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Bentonite~6.7–8.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Pentylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Kaolin~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Moroccan lava clay~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency

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Propanediol~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glyceryl ricinoleate~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Glycerin~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.75–1.15%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Mel~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Stearic acid~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Huile de fruit d
Not recognized
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Punica granatum extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Ceramide 1~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Np
Not recognized
Panthenol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Bisabolol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Sodium gluconate~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Bentonite, Pentylene glycol, Kaolin, Moroccan lava clay, Propanediol, Glyceryl ricinoleate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Mel, Honey, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Punica granatum seed oil, Unknown, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Punica granatum extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Ceramide 1, Unknown, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Sodium gluconate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol

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