Madara Cosmetics Ultra Purifying Mud Mask
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Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Algae extract + 3 moreNot delivered
“Enriched in white clay to retain and eliminate the impurities, it absorbs sebum excess, tightens the pores and limits the eruptions, revitalising the skin for a younger and radiant complexion.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - rhamnose - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, KaolinNot delivered
“Enriched in white clay to retain and eliminate the impurities, it absorbs sebum excess, tightens the pores and limits the eruptions, revitalising the skin for a younger and radiant complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Sodium pca + 9 moreWorks
“without drying it out”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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: algae extract, olea europaea fruit oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceKaolin~4.9–7.4%
- 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~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinMontmorillonite~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteDiatomaceous earth~2.8–4.2%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycolWater~1.4–2.2%
Sodium pca~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLactic acid~1.1–1.6%
- 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 acidSodium levulinate~0.9–1.35%
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopherol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium anisate~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCharcoal powder~0.5–1.1%
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractAlgae extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractNasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance or masking agent
More about Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractCi 77491~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.15–0.65%
Ci 77499~0.15–0.6%
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinRhamnose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseGlycolipids~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlucuronic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Kaolin, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Diatomaceous earth, Butylene glycol, Water, Sodium pca, Lactic acid, Sodium levulinate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Sodium anisate, Glyceryl caprylate, Charcoal powder, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Algae extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Maltodextrin, Rhamnose, Glycolipids, Glucose, Glucuronic acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Madara CosmeticsUltra Purifying Mud MaskYOUR PRODUCT | MarinneMilk Peel Sleeping Mask | BIHAKU JOSHIWhite Mask | Dr Dennis GrossVitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | $12.70 | $20.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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