Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
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Anti-blemishKaolin, BentoniteNot delivered
“Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Face Mask to Clear Pores is a purifying charcoal mask that unclogs pores for a perfectly pure look.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Butylene glycol + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Myrtus communis leaf water~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kaolin~3.7–5.6%
- 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~2.8–4.1%
Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolMontmorillonite~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorillonitePolysorbate 20~1.5–2.2%
Peg-100 stearate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCharcoal powder~1.2–1.8%
Xanthan gum~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPeg-150 distearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearatePropylene glycol stearate~0.4–0.9%
Sorbitan laurate~0.35–0.8%
Glycerin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol laurate~0.15–0.65%
Simethicone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolTrisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Myrtus communis leaf water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Butylene glycol, Montmorillonite, Polysorbate 20, Peg-100 stearate, Charcoal powder, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Peg-150 distearate, Propylene glycol stearate, Sorbitan laurate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol laurate, Simethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Trisodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, 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.
| OriginsClear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear PoresYOUR PRODUCT | Bondi SandsBondi Babe Clay Mask | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Mud Pack | Kiehl'ss Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $39.00 | $9.41−$29.59 | $13.29−$25.71 | $36.84−$2.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Nooni Black Superfood Clay MaskQ+A Activated Charcoal Face Mask
Product summary
"Origins - Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.30% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 28.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 20.00CA$ in Canada, from 16.00$ up to 39.00$ in the United States and for 220.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
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