Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, AllantoinWorks well
“Ingredients include lactic acid + jojoba oil beads that act as a resurfacing power and provide a chemical and physical exfoliant that removes the dead skin layer while smoothing out the rough spots to help reveal clearer, brighter 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: lactic acid.
Anti-blemishKaolin, Bentonite + 2 moreNot delivered
“Why We Love It: Kinship Mint Mud Deep Pore Detox Mask is a power packed kaolin + bentonite clay mask that balances oil and unclogs pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
This product contains lactic acid. 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Jojoba esters + 6 moreWorks
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, lactic acid.
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: jojoba esters, moringa oleifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthol, Mentha piperita oilMedium 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~40–60%
Kaolin~5.2–7.8%
- 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 KaolinBentonite~3.5–5.3%
Glycerin~2.6–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- 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 juiceJojoba esters~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersLactic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMoringa oleifera seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilLactobacillus ferment~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentHydrolyzed pea protein~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 AllantoinXanthan gum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSorbitan oleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Menthol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.15%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- 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 oxidesChromium oxide greens~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Jojoba esters, Lactic acid, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Menthol, Mentha piperita oil, Iron oxides, Chromium oxide greens
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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.
| KinshipMint Mud Deep Pore Detox MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Jan MariniLuminate Face Mask | REVOLUTION SKINCAREx Sali Hughes Better in 5 Express Exfoliating Mask | TypologyCoffret Masque Pores Dilatés et Points Noirs — AHA 10 % + PHA 10 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $153.93 | $13.37 | $32.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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