Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque Versus Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque Versus Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask Detailed comparison of Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque versus Paula's Choice Clear Purifying Clay Mask. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off pore-care boost. This wash off mask is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Kaolin Bentonite Propanediol Glycerin CI 77891 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Zea Mays Starch Phenoxyethanol Ceteareth-20 Caprylyl Glycol Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Tocopherol Lecithin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Avena Sativa Kernel Flour Allantoin Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Allantoin Salicylic Acid 0.5% Titanium Dioxide Butylene Glycol C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetyl Esters Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Illite Tapioca Starch Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Epilobium Fleischeri Extract Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract Brassica Campestris Seed Oil Bisabolol Zinc PCA Copper PCA Lauroyl Lysine Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Citric Acid Sodium Citrate Sodium Chloride Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Esters, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycerin, Illite, Tapioca Starch, Zea Mays Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Zinc PCA, Copper PCA, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin 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. Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. 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: Y