Mara Beauty Mara Volcanic Sea Clay Detox Masque
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“- Ashwagandha: Antioxidant powerhouse that fights free radicals and boosts hydration.”
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, alaria esculenta extract.
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, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-agingAlaria esculenta extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: This creamy clay mask is powered by natural enzymes and volcanic ash to target breakout-prone skin, while anti-aging algae and soothing honey calm irritation and replenish moisture.”
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishKaolin, Bentonite + 2 moreNot delivered
“Why We Love It: Mara Volcanic Sea Clay Detox Masque is comprised of four natural cleansing clays – mineral-rich Mediterranean sea clay, purifying kaolin clays and bentonite that gently clarify, exfoliate, remove toxins and unclog pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSea saltNot delivered
“This Product Is: a clarifying, exfoliating and purifying facial masque”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Alaria esculenta 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Withania somnifera root extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5.8–7%
- 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 KaolinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideBentonite~3.1–3.8%
Glycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- 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 alcoholCetearyl olivate~1.7–2.1%
Propanediol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSorbitan olivate~1.2–1.5%
Alaria esculenta extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractArthrospira platensis extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Withania somnifera root extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractVolcanic ash~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea salt~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltHoney~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- 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 oilVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.6%
- 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 juiceXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.6%
- 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 dioxideCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl undecylenate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateGlyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 caprylateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolQuartz~0.2–0.35%
Ci 75810~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bentonite, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Alaria esculenta extract, Arthrospira platensis extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Volcanic ash, Sea salt, Honey, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Titanium dioxide, Citric acid, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Quartz, Ci 75810, Caprylhydroxamic acid
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| Mara BeautyMara Volcanic Sea Clay Detox MasqueYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sRare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque | Miss SpaMatcha Green Tea Mud Mask | Sincerely yoursFace To Face Time Gentle Pore-Purifying Whipped Clay Mask | |
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| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | $54.00 | $34.74−$19.26 | $15.00−$39.00 | $24.00−$30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Corallina Officinalis Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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