SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Mask for Acne Prone Skin vs The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Mask

SkinCeuticals

The Derma Co

A mask, for barrier repair and hydration.

A mask built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Mask

30 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

USD 70.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Kaolin (in both products)
Colorant
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Bentonite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
CI 77891
Colorant
0-1 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Kaolin (in both products)
Colorant
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Bentonite (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Perfuming
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Kaolin
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Colorant, Opacifying
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
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Bentonite
Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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