
“Ginkgo Biloba Leaf replenishes with a surge of hydration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
“Black Peel Mask with Activated Charcoal”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
“The mask exfoliates dead cells while it tackles excess sebum, blackheads and acne, leaving a clarified yet comfortable surface.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilOne 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 GlycerinUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractUsed 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 glycolDissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractCan 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 extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Alcohol denat., Polyvinyl alcohol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Cellulose gum, Charcoal powder, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium magnesium silicate, Algin, Trehalose, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Sea water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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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.
| BeautyProBlack Peel Mask with Activated CharcoalYOUR PRODUCT | IncaroseSynergy Derm Peel Off Mask with Vegetable Charcoal | GarnierPure Active Anti Blackhead Charcoal Mask Peel Off | The Crème Shop x KAKAO FRIENDSAPEACH CALL ME SMOOTH Printed Essence Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $9.29 | $5.34 | $4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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