Beauty Bay Skin Fixer Clay Mask with Clay Blend and PHA Versus Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask

Beauty Bay Skin Fixer Clay Mask with Clay Blend and PHA Versus Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask Detailed comparison of Beauty Bay Skin Fixer Clay Mask with Clay Blend and PHA versus Paula's Choice Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off oil-control boost. This wash off mask is made with Bentonite and Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost. No concerns Water Kaolin Glycerin Bentonite Citric Acid Gluconolactone Phenoxyethanol Maltodextrin Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Biosaccharide Gum-1 Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1 Tapioca Starch Decyl Glucoside Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Butylene Glycol Cocamidopropyl Betaine Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Charcoal Powder Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract Bisabolol Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Lactic Acid Xanthan Gum Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate CI 77499 Caprylyl Glycol Hexylene Glycol Water, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bentonite, Kaolin, Charcoal Powder, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Bisabolol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, CI 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming. As a clay, bentonite is often used to absorb excess oil and provide exfoliation. It has also been shown to have some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show bentonite was effective at calming dermatitis from poison ivy and in diaper dermatitis of infants. Bentonite has also been shown to act as a barrier against toxic compounds on your skin. Sunscreens containing bentonite display higher water resistance and stay on the skin for much longer. The sunscreens containing bentonite also show higher potency and UV light absorbtion. Bentonite is naturally created from volcanic ash and several natural weathering/hydrothermal processes. A common usage of bentonite is removing excess protein from white wines. Bentonite contains a property of being able to absorb large amounts of protein from aqueous solutions. Phyllosilicate clay has a structure formed by sheets. 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.