Esmi Skin Minerals Soft Skin Refining Charcoal Clay Booster Mask
Works for
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“The addition of sweet almond oil with vitamin E also helps skin retain moisture promoting healing.”
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 extract.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The mild exfoliation action of kaolin clay is kind to sensitive and breakout-prone skin, it soothes and regulates oil production while deeply cleansing to remove impurities.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~5.3–8%
- 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 KaolinBentonite~3.8–5.7%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCharcoal~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- 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 extractCeteareth-20~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Charcoal, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract
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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.
| Esmi Skin MineralsSoft Skin Refining Charcoal Clay Booster MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Q+AActivated Charcoal Face Mask | Kiehl'sRare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque | One Ocean BeautyBlue Algae Exfoliating & Detox Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $34.23 | $34.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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