Generation Skin Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask Review

Generation Skin Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask
Review

Does Generation Skin Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask Work?

 
Generation Skin Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Kaolin
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Glycerin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
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Maltodextrin
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Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
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Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
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Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
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Viola Odorata Oil
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Tocopherol
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Lactic Acid
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Silica
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
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Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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Limonene
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Kaolin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Bentonite
Est. %6
Function
Origin
BentoniteA naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from the berries of the bilberry plant, sometimes called European blueberry. It is rich in antioxidant anthocyanins and astringent tannins.
Maltodextrin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractDerived from bright red hibiscus flowers, this extract contains anthocyanins (red plant pigments), antioxidant flavonoids, and high amounts of organic acids.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractAn extract obtained from the twigs and/or leaves of witch hazel. It is one of the oldest skincare remedies known to man. It is astringent and sebum regulating, meaning that it controls the amount of sebum that the skin produces.
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed

An essential oil pressed from the peels of the sweet orange.

Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil
Viola Odorata Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Viola Odorata Oil
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Silica
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.