Hydroactive Bambusa Blackhead Banisher: Pore Perfecting Nose Mask
Works for
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“Antioxidant-rich bamboo extract evens out skin tone and protects while aloe, allantoin and sacred lotus flower soothe sensitivity and redness.”
This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“Bambusa Blackhead Banisher: Pore Perfecting Nose Mask”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Peg-12 dimethicone, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 4 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Vinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer~9.8–14.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~4.6–7%
Peg-12 dimethicone~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeWater~2.7–4%
Charcoal powder~2–3%
Titanium dioxide~1.8–2.6%
- 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 dioxideDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAllantoin~1.2–1.7%
- 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 AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.1–1.6%
- 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 juice powderTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.3%
- 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 acetateIron oxides~0.8–1.2%
- 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 oxidesHamamelis virginiana extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractBambusa vulgaris extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolSolanum tuberosum pulp extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.15–0.5%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Volcanic ash extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Alcohol denat., Vinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, Silica, Peg-12 dimethicone, Water, Charcoal powder, Titanium dioxide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopheryl acetate, Iron oxides, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Volcanic ash extract, 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.
| HydroactiveBambusa Blackhead Banisher: Pore Perfecting Nose MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Red EarthHave Fun Waves Hydrating Face Mask | Oh K!Jet Lag Mask | Thank You FarmerSaccharomy Brightening Star Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | — | $3.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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