Comparison between Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask vs. Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask

Dr. Dennis Gross

DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask

Dr. Dennis Gross

Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask

Find out which product is better for your skin.

26 Ingredients 28

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Sulfur

Allantoin

Water

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Kaolin

Bentonite

PEG-100 Stearate

Bisabolol

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Butylene Glycol

Glycerin

Carthamus Tinctoris (Safflower) Seed Oil

Butylene Glycol

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Uniqueness2 out of 26

7.7%

Uniqueness4 out of 28

14.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

12 out of 26

46%

chemical

12 out of 26

46%

natural

13 out of 28

46%

chemical

13 out of 28

46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Allantoin^#2Butylene Glycol^#6Glycerin^#11Sodium PCA^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Allantoin^#2Zinc Oxide^#26Glyceryl Stearate SE^#12Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Allantoin^#2Zinc Oxide^#26Retinol (Vitamin A)^#20Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#21

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6Butylene Glycol^#7Sodium PCA^#24Allantoin^#26

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#11Allantoin^#26Glyceryl Stearate SE^#5Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Zinc Oxide^#11Allantoin^#26Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#19Retinol (Vitamin A)^#21

Detailed view

Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask vs. Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Sulfur

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Antiseborrhoeic, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning

Acne fighting

Anti dandruff

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 2

#2Allantoin

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent

Moisturizing

Pore Shrinking

Softening

Soothing

Regeneration

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Good for oily skin

Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.

The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.

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#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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#3Kaolin

Origin: natural

Role: Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent

Cleansing

Soothing

Lightening

Lifting

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#4Bentonite

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

Lightening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

Position 5

#5Bisabolol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Softening

Soothing

Lightening

Healing

Antiseptic

Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Bisabolol is one of the most effective healing ingredients in cosmetics. It is a great component for reducing inflammation. It contains a lot of Vitamin B5 known as Panthenol, but it acts much better than Panthenol due to its wider effectiveness. It softens the skin and helps to recover skin cells after dryness. It is also a nice protector – it helps to protect the skin from aggressive chemical and physical impact. Bisabolol, Panthenol, and Allantoin are the true saviors and very often you can find all these 3 components mixed in a product for better efficiency.

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#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.