Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks well
“It also contains other calming and moisturizing plant-based ingredients that your skin will enjoy like Tea Tree extracts, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, and Witch Hazel.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-blemishKaolin, Bentonite + 2 moreNot delivered
“ETUDE HOUSE AC Clean Up Pink Powder Mask is a wash-off mud pack powered by Calamine to provide relief to irritated skin, while Kaolin gently extracts excess sebum and impurities to prevent pore congestion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Portulaca oleracea extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · MadecassosideMay help
This product contains madecassoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 3 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~45–55%
Kaolin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 KaolinIsononyl isononanoate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePropanediol~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholDipropylene glycol~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolC14-22 alcohols~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCalamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Glyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- 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 stearateTitanium dioxide~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja orientalis leaf extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBentonite~0.45–0.65%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIron oxides~0.3–0.6%
- 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 77491~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelaleuca alternifolia leaf powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Stearic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Allantoin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AllantoinButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolHouttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMadecassoside~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideHamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycerin~0.15–0.3%
- 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 GlycerinSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Isononyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, C14-22 alcohols, Calamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Thuja orientalis leaf extract, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Bentonite, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Xanthan gum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic acid, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Butylene glycol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Pentylene glycol, Madecassoside, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Salix alba bark extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Etude HouseAC Clean Up Pink Powder MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Crystal MaskAmethyst Crystal Deep Hydration Mask Trial | MISSHAMascure Rescue Solution Sheet Mask | AESTURAA-Cica 365 Relief Mask Pad [60 pads] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $9.14 | $5.16 | $28.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Cream MaskOngredients Skin Barrier Calming Mask
Product summary
"Etude House - AC Clean Up Pink Powder Mask" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.15% - 0.30% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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