ULTA Prickly Pear & Aloe Vera Hydrating Superfood Mud Mask
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 3 moreWorks
“Prickly Pear & Aloe Vera Hydrating Superfood Mud Mask”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Illicium verum fruit extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Kaolin~5.2–7.8%
- 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 KaolinGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinBentonite~2.8–4.2%
Glyceryl stearate se~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.7–2.6%
- 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 juiceOpuntia ficus-indica extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.3–2%
Titanium dioxide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium oxide greens~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77288~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ultramarines~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about Phenoxyethanol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Propanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIllicium verum fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 silicateParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate se, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Polysorbate 20, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Illicium verum fruit extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
| ULTAPrickly Pear & Aloe Vera Hydrating Superfood Mud MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothTherapeutic Sulfur Mask | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Mask | Etat PurExpress Purifying Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $53.00 | $17.31 | $12.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sulfur | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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