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MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask This wash off mask is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost. What
MediCube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
This wash off mask is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Kaolin
Bentonite
Methylpropanediol
1,2-Hexanediol
Xanthan Gum
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
CI 77510
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Caprylyl Glycol
Cellulose
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Glucose
Butylene Glycol
Allantoin
Caffeine
Fructooligosaccharides
Fructose
Limonene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Tocopherol
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Gluconolactone
Guaiazulene
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Montmorillonite
Illite
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Copper Tripeptide-1
Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, CI 77510, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Caffeine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Gluconolactone, Guaiazulene, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Montmorillonite, Illite, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
Glycerin
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Hectorite
Cetyl Alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Ultramarines
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
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
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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.
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.
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!