Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Pore Clarifying Mask
Works for
Anti-blemishColloidal sulfur, Salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“A cleansing blend of Zinc Oxide, Sulphur and Camphor helps to draw out impurities and excess oil from deep within pores, working to prevent breakouts and reduce shine across the T-zone.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: colloidal sulfur, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingCetyl alcohol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“The treatment replenishes essential moisture to skin to soothe any inflammation and achieve a clear, even skin tone for a refreshed, purified finish.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Vitis vinifera juice extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“These ingredients may also minimize the appearance of pores, soothe the skin, and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Vitis vinifera juice extractWorks well
“Reveal a clearer complexion with the Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Pore Clarifying Mask, a blemish-busting face mask that creates healthier-looking skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi seed oil, CamphorMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Citrus paradisi seed oil~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zinc oxide~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oxideTitanium dioxide~4–4.8%
- 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 dioxideCetyl alcohol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.1%
- 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 stearateColloidal sulfur~1.9–2.4%
Camphor~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salicylic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBentonite~1–1.2%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractStrelitzia nicolai seed aril extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera juice extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
More about Vitis vinifera juice extractSymphytum officinale leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractSophora japonica flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can 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 extractLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycerin~0.15–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Colloidal sulfur, Camphor, Salicylic acid, Bentonite, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Strelitzia nicolai seed aril extract, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Sophora japonica flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Lecithin, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Goldfaden MDFacial Detox Pore Clarifying MaskYOUR PRODUCT | DermedecineRetinol Detox High Potency Mask | Jan MariniRetinol Plus Mask | Lili MargoBioCell' Mask x3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 73% | 73% |
| Price | $68.00 | $35.00−$33.00 | $95.00+$27.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Retinol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Facial Detox Pore Clarifying Mask" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.95% - 1.15%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 58.00$ up to 65.00$ in the United States and for 58.00£ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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