REN Clean Skincare Clearcalm Invisible Pores Detox Mask Versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Detox Mask

REN Clean Skincare Clearcalm Invisible Pores Detox Mask Versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Detox Mask Detailed comparison of REN Clean Skincare Clearcalm Invisible Pores Detox Mask versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Detox Mask. This wash off mask is made with Kaolin for a rinse-off pore-care boost. This wash off mask is made with Squalane and Kaolin for a rinse-off oil-control boost. Water Kaolin Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Glucoside Algae Hydroxyacetophenone Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil Phenoxyethanol Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil Glucose Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Limonene Linalool Water, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Algae, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil, Glucose, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool Montmorillonite Illite Squalane Glycerin Cetearyl Olivate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sorbitan Olivate Propanediol Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder Ethylhexylglycerin Potassium Sorbate Sodium Phytate Water, Montmorillonite, Illite, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Kaolin, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Linalool These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. 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. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient. Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate. When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations;