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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!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Water
  2. 02Glycerin
  3. 03Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
  4. 04Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
  5. 05Glyceryl Stearate Se
  6. 06Niacinamide
  7. 07C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  8. 08Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  9. 09Cyclopentasiloxane
  10. 10Beeswax
  11. 11Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
  12. 12Sodium Polyacrylate
  13. 13Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  14. 14Glyceryl Polyacrylate
  15. 15Stearic Acid
  16. 16Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
  17. 17Adenosine
  18. 18Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
  19. 19Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
  20. 20Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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