Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks well
“Offers hypoallergenic absorption of the sebum and dead skin cells through an extra smooth texture.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Zinc pca + 4 moreNot delivered
“DESCRIPTION April Skin Carrotene Pore Clay Mask contains carrot and offers immediate sebum and pore improvement even for acne-prone skin.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid, zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glucose + 11 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:
fructooligosaccharides, fructose.
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, canola oil.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, GluconolactoneMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 2 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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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 KaolinCi 77004~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~2.8–4.3%
Bentonite~2.2–3.3%
Methylpropanediol~1.8–2.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractGlucose~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseFructooligosaccharides~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.2–0.7%
- 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 silicateSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIron oxides~0.2–0.75%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.1–0.45%
Cellulose~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCynanchum atratum extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea rosea flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 AllantoinCaffeine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCitrus grandis peel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.3%
- 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 oilSodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractZinc pca~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Canadian colloidal clay~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Canola oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBeta-carotene~0.05–0.25%
Montmorillonite~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteIllite~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root water~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Ci 77004, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium hyaluronate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Cellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Cynanchum atratum extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Allantoin, Caffeine, Citrus grandis peel oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Zinc pca, O-cymen-5-ol, Canadian colloidal clay, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Canola oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Montmorillonite, Illite, Daucus carota sativa root water
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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.
| APRIL SKINCarrotene Pore Clay Mask 100gYOUR PRODUCT | so naturalKombucha Mud Mask | MEDIHEALWrapping Serum Mask 25ml | ManyoBifida Biome Deep Sleeping Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $7.86 | $2.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"APRIL SKIN - Buy April Skin Carrotene Pore Clay Mask in Australia - Online K-Beauty Store" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.05% - 0.20%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, fructose 0.45% - 1.00% and fructooligosaccharides 0.55% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.50A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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