Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Key Ingredients Blue Clay (Kaolin) , Gently clears pollution, oils and dirt while unclogging pores and ridding the skin of excess sebum Salicylic Acid , Helps to slough dead skin cells, decrease redness, and clear blemishes faster.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Niacinamide helps to further brighten the skin and leaves skin tone more uniform Pansy Extract , Soothes the skin and calms.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Purifying Blue Clay Mask”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Magnesium aluminum silicateWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Cetyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks well
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 KaolinPropanediol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBentonite~1.5–2.2%
Niacinamide~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideSalicylic acid~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractViola tricolor extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractPhycocyanin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCetearyl olivate~0.2–0.7%
Charcoal powder~0.35–0.8%
Stearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbitan olivate~0.1–0.5%
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Viola tricolor extract, Phycocyanin, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetearyl olivate, Charcoal powder, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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| The outsetPurifying Blue Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | the klogSweet Potato BHA Clay Mask | CodexialEnoliss Perfect Skin Spot Scrub Purifying Anti-Marks Correcting Care | KarunaExfoliating Treatment Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 87% | 85% |
| Price | $35.00 | — | $16.96−$18.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The outset - Purifying Blue Clay Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.80% - 1.25%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The outset" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 35.00$ up to 64.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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