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Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask - Gold Hydrating & Firming Gel Mask

Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask - Gold Hydrating & Firming Gel Mask

Overview

Tarte Tight & Bright Clay Multi-Mask - Gold Hydrating & Firming Gel Mask falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
MicaNaturally occurringColorant,Formula Helper
CarbomerSyntheticFormula Helper
PhenoxyethanolSyntheticAntimicrobial,Preservative
XylitylglucosideBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant)
AnhydroxylitolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant)
Sodium HyaluronateBiotech,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
Sodium PCABotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
Sodium HydroxideSyntheticFormula Helper
XylitolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Flavor

Ingredients explained

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.
Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Function

Colorant, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier

Origin

Naturally occurring

A mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.
Function

Emulsion stabilizing, Gel-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Function

Antimicrobial, Preservative

Origin

Synthetic

The 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.

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