Revolution Beauty Blemish 2% Salicylic Acid Mask Versus Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask

Revolution Beauty Blemish 2% Salicylic Acid Mask Versus Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask Detailed comparison of Revolution Beauty Blemish 2% Salicylic Acid Mask versus Biologique Recherche Masque Vivant Rebalancing Face Mask. This wash off mask is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This wash off mask is made with Bentonite and Kaolin for a rinse-off oil-control boost. Water Kaolin Propylene Glycol Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Alcohol Denat. Glycerin Charcoal Powder Salicylic Acid Bentonite Phenoxyethanol Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Ethylhexylglycerin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder CI 77499 Water, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Charcoal Powder, Salicylic Acid, Bentonite, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, CI 77499 Yeast Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Vinegar Lactic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Acacia Senegal Gum Yeast Extract, Water, Propylene Glycol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Alcohol Denat., Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum 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. Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives. The "denat" part just means "denatured"; common denaturants include Denatonium Benzoate, t-butyl alcohol, and Diethyl Phthalate. This step makes the alcohol undrinkable (and lets brand skip taxes related to beverage alcohol). This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue to constrict pores and dry out your skin. However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad. Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin. This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application. Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged. Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments. The rule of thumb is this ingredient will probably not affect your skin much if it is near the end of an ingredients list. One thing to note: People with ALDH2 (aldehyde dehydrogenase 2) deficiency may experience skin irritation from continued alcohol use. About 8% of the world's population have this deficiency. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has determined denatured alcohols to be safe for use in concentrations between 0.05% and 12% (depending on which denaturant is used). Also... This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties. The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients. Look for formulas that contain glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol if you want to offset any drying effect. This ingredient will trip away your skin's natural oils/lipids that help it lock in moisture. This can worsen dryness, trigger eczema flare-ups, and aggravate rosacea. Be sure to patch test any product with this ingredient if you have dry or sensitive skin, eczema, or rosacea. 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 w