Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Works for
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreMay help
“Tackle’s pigmentation and evens your skin tone and complexion”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, retinyl palmitate.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Undaria pinnatifida extract, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
This product contains retinyl palmitate. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Hamamelis virginiana bark/twig extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Kaolin~23–34%
- 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 KaolinWater~12–18%
Bentonite~5.6–8.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.6–5.5%
- 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 juiceTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCentipeda cunninghamii extract~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractRetinyl palmitate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acetateUndaria pinnatifida extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractHamamelis virginiana bark/twig extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Punica granatum sterols~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Garcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Garcinia mangostana fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Lactic acid~0.35–0.75%
- 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 acidCi 77491~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Kaolin, Water, Bentonite, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Centipeda cunninghamii extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Hamamelis virginiana bark/twig extract, Punica granatum sterols, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Lactic acid, Ci 77491, Parfum, Glycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene
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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.
| Sand & SkyAustralian Pink Clay Porefining Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | alya skinAustralian Pink Clay Mask | NassifMD DermaceuticalsOvernight Illuminating Masque with Elasta-Derm C | Earth TherapeuticsCalming Pink Clay Facial Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $39.00 | — | $52.00+$13.00 | $9.00−$30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Laminaria Japonica Extract | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sand & Sky - Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 1.10% - 1.70%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sand & Sky" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 25.00$ up to 79.80$ in the United States and for 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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