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Anti-blemishBentonite, Kaolin + 1 moreNot delivered
“White clay (kaolin) and rice extract unclog pores, soothe skin, control sebum and tighten pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Oryza sativa extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extractMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 4 moreWorks
“Black Out Pore Minimizing Pack”
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:
betaine, sucrose.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Bentonite~6.8–10.2%
Dipropylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolKaolin~2.8–4.3%
- 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 KaolinPeg-75~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Alcohol denat.~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysorbate 60~1.3–2%
Betaine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCharcoal powder~1.1–1.7%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.3%
- 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 triglycerideAllium sativum bulb extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycine max seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyepsilon-lysine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Peat water~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Bentonite, Dipropylene glycol, Kaolin, Peg-75, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 60, Betaine, Charcoal powder, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Allium sativum bulb extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycine max seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Xanthan gum, Polyepsilon-lysine, Sucrose, Disodium edta, Peat water
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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.
| Secret KeyBlack Out Pore Minimizing PackYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Cryo Rubber Face Mask With Firming Collagen | DIMEDetox Mud Mask | BIODANCERefreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask - for Calming & Sebum Control | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | $16.50 | $18.00 | $13.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: MZ Skin Hydra-Lift Gold Face MaskOh K! Collagen Hydrogel Mask
Product summary
"Secret Key - Black Out Pore Minimizing Pack" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sucrose 0.10% - 0.35% and betaine 1.10% - 1.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 11.99$ up to 14.90$ in the United States and for 33.35£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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