Andalou Naturals Instant Clarity Clay Mask Pod
Works for
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bentonite + 3 moreNot delivered
“Argan Oil & Blue Clay Face Mask Fruit stem cell complex, argan oil, and french clay instantly nourish and begin to clear away impurities, minimize clogged pores, and stimulate circulation for a clean, clear complexion.Size 0.28 oz”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 9 moreWorks
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, argania spinosa kernel oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWater~12–17%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinIllite~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Clay~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClayGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 stearateBentonite~1.4–2.1%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterSalix alba extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractZinc gluconate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateEpilobium angustifolium extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and calm down irritation in skin. However, it can contain compounds that can be irritating themselves
More about Epilobium angustifolium extractAspalathus linearis extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractAllantoin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.35%
Thymus vulgaris leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Illite, Clay, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Bentonite, Unknown, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Argania spinosa extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Salix alba extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Zinc gluconate, Epilobium angustifolium extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris leaf oil
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Andalou NaturalsInstant Clarity Clay Mask PodYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CAKaolin Clay Face Mask | MesoesteticHydra-Vital Face Mask | EssenceHELLO, GOOD STUFF! FACE MASK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $9.99 | $6.64−$3.35 | $48.04+$38.05 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Andalou Naturals - Instant Clarity Clay Mask Pod" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 3.99$ in the United States.
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