GLAMGLOW Super Smooth Acne Clearing 5-Minute Mask to Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamineNot delivered
“Transforming from a face mask to scrub, the GLAMGLOW Super Smooth Acne Clearing 5-Minute Mask to Scrub is fully customisable to your needs, working as a mask to cleanse and detoxify or as a scrub to exfoliate and replenish the skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“Super Smooth Acne Clearing 5-Minute Mask to Scrub”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamineWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sucrose.
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: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LinaloolMedium 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~5.8–7.1%
- 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 KaolinGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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 glycolMagnesium aluminum silicate~2.3–2.9%
- 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 silicateGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSilica~1.7–2%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateTocopheryl acetate~1–1.2%
- 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 acetateCharcoal powder~1–1.3%
Acetyl glucosamine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineSucrose~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGentiana lutea root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Allyl methacrylates crosspolymerParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- 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 oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Silica, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Charcoal powder, Acetyl glucosamine, Sucrose, Gentiana lutea root extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, Parfum, Linalool, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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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.
| GLAMGLOWSuper Smooth Acne Clearing 5-Minute Mask to ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Revitalizing Mask Noir | ExuvianceDetox Mud Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $36.79 | $343.62 | $52.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"GLAMGLOW - Super Smooth Acne Clearing 5-Minute Mask to Scrub" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.35% - 0.60%, acetyl glucosamine 0.55% - 0.85% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States, for 22.80CA$ in Canada and for 13.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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