ULTA Turmeric & Ginger Brightening Superfood Mud Mask
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.2–0.75%Under-dosed
“Turmeric & Ginger Brightening Superfood Mud Mask”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 4 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium lactate.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract + 2 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 seCurcuma longa root extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractZingiber officinale water~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractLilium tigrinum extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractMagnolia liliflora flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.4–0.95%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 silicateGlyceryl 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~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidSodium lactate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 dioxideIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about Phenoxyethanol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIllicium verum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate se, Curcuma longa root extract, Zingiber officinale water, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Magnolia liliflora flower extract, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Sodium lactate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Illicium verum fruit extract, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| ULTATurmeric & Ginger Brightening Superfood Mud MaskYOUR PRODUCT | masqueBARBandito Pimped Out No More Mud Face Mask | Image skincarethe MAX™ masque | Lancer SkincareClarifying Detox Mask with Green Tea + 3% Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $51.90 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ahava Time to Clear Purifying Mud MaskPeter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask
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