Pure Mineral Charcoal Clarifying Mud Masque For Normal To Oily Skin
Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Tension lines are reduced as the skin becomes more supple.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Charcoal Clarifying Mud Masque For normal to oily skin Enriched with Dead Sea minerals, hyaluronic acid & charcoal Clarifying Mud Masque is enriched with activated charcoal to exfoliate, clear blackheads, cleanse and detoxify to make your skin feel sensationally soft.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, isopropyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl myristate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.2%
- 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 triglycerideKaolin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 KaolinGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~1.2–1.4%
Peg-40 stearate~0.95–1.15%
Silt~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea silt~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~0.7–1.1%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsopentyldiol~0.45–0.65%
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylatePhenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 AllantoinTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateMentha piperita oil~0.15–0.3%
Carum petroselinum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSorbitan tristearate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Kaolin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Peg-40 stearate, Silt, Sea silt, Charcoal powder, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopentyldiol, Propylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Phenylpropanol, Propylene glycol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Mentha piperita oil, Carum petroselinum extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sorbitan tristearate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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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.
| Pure MineralCharcoal Clarifying Mud Masque For Normal To Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | MavalaSkin Vitality Beauty Enhancing Micro-Peel | REVOLUTION SKINCAREGlycolic Acid AHA Glow Polishing Scrub | Dr. BotanicalsCoffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | — | $23.89 | $9.38 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Glycolic Acid | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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