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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask Versus Skin79 Green Tea Purifying Clay Mask

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask Versus Skin79 Green Tea Purifying Clay Mask This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off oil-control boost. What's in

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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask Versus Skin79 Green Tea Purifying Clay Mask

This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost.

This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off oil-control boost.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Glycerin

Kaolin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

1,2-Hexanediol

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder

Hectorite

Cetyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Cetearyl Olivate

Sorbitan Olivate

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Ultramarines

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Polyisobutene

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract

Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract

CI 77491

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Sorbitan Oleate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Hectorite, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Ultramarines, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyisobutene, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Dipropylene Glycol

Bentonite

Betaine

Alcohol

Titanium Dioxide

Algae Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Sodium Hyaluronate

Xanthan Gum

Chromium Oxide Greens

Dimethicone

Squalane

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Illite

Fructooligosaccharides

Isononyl Isononanoate

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Butylene Glycol

Lecithin

Beta-Glucan

Cetearyl Alcohol

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Stearic Acid

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Montmorillonite

Calcite

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Ceramide NP

Parfum

Phenoxyethanol

CI 77492

CI 77499

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Kaolin, Bentonite, Betaine, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Chromium Oxide Greens, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Illite, Fructooligosaccharides, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Montmorillonite, Calcite, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77499

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

We don't have a description for Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder yet.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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  1. 01Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is one of the most researched botanical extracts in skincare with decades of studies backing its effects on inflammation, collagen, and the skin barrier.
  2. 02That research keeps pointing back to the same four triterpenoid saponins: Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid.
  3. 03These compounds allow centella to dial back inflammation, encourage the skin to build and hold onto collagen, support the barrier and hydration, and bring solid antioxidant activity to protect against signs of aging.
  4. 04Centella also carries a nice supporting cast of Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and amino acids. Put it all together and you get an ingredient that soothes, hydrates, and protects, all at once.
  5. 05Most of centella's magic comes from the four big compounds (Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid). These are the actives doing the heavy lifting in almost every centella study.
  6. 06Here is the short version of what they do in the skin:
  7. 07So it is not just soothing for the sake of soothing. Centella calms the skin AND helps it rebuild.
  8. 08Just FYI, not all centella on an ingredient list is the same. What you are getting actually depends on the extract:
  9. 09Fun fact on the ratios: the leaves tend to be richest in Madecassoside and Asiaticoside, and lower in the two acids. The exact amounts shift with where the plant is grown and how it is processed. This means purity really does vary brand to brand.
  10. 10Centella is one of the most easygoing actives out there.
  11. 11It layers well with basically everything: niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin C, and also pairs nicely with stronger actives like retinoids and exfoliating acids where it can help take the edge off irritation.
  12. 12On the safety side, centella and its triterpenes are classified as weak sensitizers, meaning allergic reactions are possible but uncommon.
  13. 13Patch tests at 1% and 5% came back negative in test panels, and creams at typical use levels did not cause allergic reactions across large groups of people.
  14. 14But as with any new active, a patch test is still a smart move for very reactive skin.
  15. 15Centella is widely used because it is effective at low percentages. For context, human safety testing found no meaningful irritation from creams containing centella extract at everyday use levels (the tested amounts were well under 1%).
  16. 16The irritancy threshold in animal testing was also above 30% (so real-world formulas sit far below anything concerning).
  17. 17In collagen lab studies, higher concentrations drove more collagen synthesis, so serums built around centella tend to feature it more prominently.
  18. 18Bottom line: you will find centella working nicely anywhere from a fraction of a percent up to hero-ingredient levels depending on whether it is a supporting soother or the main event.
  19. 19Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
  20. 203-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is one of the most popular "stable" vitamin C derivatives in skincare.
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