Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask Versus IMAGE skincare I Mask Purifying Probiotic Mask

Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask Versus IMAGE skincare I Mask Purifying Probiotic Mask

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

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

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Yeast Extract

Water

Propylene Glycol

Bentonite

Kaolin

Alcohol Denat.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Glycerin

Vinegar

Lactic Acid

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Acacia Senegal Gum

Xanthan Gum

Yeast Extract, Water, Propylene Glycol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Alcohol Denat., Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum

Propanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Cetearyl Alcohol

Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Cetyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

CI 77288

Arachidyl Alcohol

Ceteareth-20

Sargassum Filipendula Extract

Inulin

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Sorbitol

Behenyl Alcohol

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Carrageenan

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Arachidyl Glucoside

Gelidiella Acerosa Extract

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Yogurt

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Lactate

Tocopherol

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Charcoal Powder

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Santalum Album Extract

Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Sodium PCA

Glucose

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Punica Granatum Juice Extract

Rose Extract

Butter Extract

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Sodium Chloride

Silybum Marianum Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Metabisulfite

Limonene

Hydroxycitronellal

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, CI 77288, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Inulin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Carrageenan, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Yogurt, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Charcoal Powder, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Juice Extract, Rose Extract, Butter Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sodium Chloride, Silybum Marianum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal

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

This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.

Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.

They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.

The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.

Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

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.

Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.

Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.

Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.

Like glycolic acid, it can:

Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.

Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.

To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.

Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.

Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.

When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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