ZitSticka PORE VAC Pore Cleansing Clay Mask
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MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate + 13 moreWorks
“A gentle, non-stripping vacuum for congested skin that exfoliates while nourishing, smoothing and reducing redness.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, ricinus communis seed oil.
ExfoliationTartaric acid, Lactic acid + 1 moreNot delivered
“A gentle, non-stripping vacuum for congested skin that exfoliates while nourishing, smoothing and reducing redness.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Sulfur, Kaolin + 4 moreWorks well
“PORE VAC™ Pore Cleansing Clay Mask”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Rosa canina fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Menthyl lactateMedium 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~3.7–5.6%
- 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 KaolinBentonite~3.5–5.3%
Propanediol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–2.9%
- 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 juiceCetearyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTitanium dioxide~1.7–2.6%
- 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 dioxideOctyldodecanol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSulfur~0.9–1.35%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–1.3%
- 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 stearateNiacinamide~0.4–0.95%
- 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 NiacinamidePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateArginine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba esters1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.1–0.35%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 silicateXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.05–0.3%
- 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 acidSalicylic acid~0.05–0.25%
- 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 acidAcacia senegal gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateMenthyl lactate~0.05–0.2%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateRicinus communis seed oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- 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 oxidesIron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- 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 oxidesIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- 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 oxidesGlycerin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinMalic acid~0.05–0.2%
Tartaric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractAcetic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Octyldodecanol, Sulfur, Glyceryl stearate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Salicylic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Menthyl lactate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Glycerin, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Acetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ZitStickaPORE VAC Pore Cleansing Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | AMELIORATEBlemish Overnight Clearing Therapy | P.CALMUnderPore Mask Pack | SimpleDetox and Brightening Clay Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 77% | 76% |
| Price | — | $6.80 | $3.20 | $13.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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