
“Read More Glo Skin Beauty Clear Refining Mask is an oil-absorbing clay that purifies skin and calms irritation while proven blemish fighting ingredients reduce the appearance of pores and refine skin's texture.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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, glycine soja protein.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
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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 GlycerinA broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideA 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 triglycerideHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidA 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 KaolinA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholWorks 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 dioxidePure 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 TocopherolA 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 acetateA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerUsed to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycerin, Sulfur, Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bentonite, Stearic acid, Kaolin, Cetyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja protein, Lecithin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Passiflora laurifolia flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycine soja oil, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Citric acid, Allantoin, Alcohol denat., Xanthan gum, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Laureth-23, Dimethicone ethoxy glucoside, Laureth-4, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Caprylyl glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Glo Skin BeautyClear Refining MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothTherapeutic Sulfur Mask | DERMO28Aqua Maschera Soffice; Intensive Moisturizing Mask | DermaTopixClay Mint Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Salicylic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"Glo Skin Beauty - Clear Refining Mask" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Glo Skin Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
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