111Skin Microbiome Blemish Mask Versus Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Updated on July 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
111Skin Microbiome Blemish Mask 40 ingredients
Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel 29 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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111Skin Microbiome Blemish Mask 40 ingredients
Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel 29 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Colloidal Silver
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Alcohol, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactic Acid, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Yeast Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Colloidal Silver, Limonene
Prunus Avium Fruit
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTartaric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentPrunus Serotina Bark Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Lycopene
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Avium Fruit, Glycerin, Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Wine Extract, Bromelain, Mandelic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Malic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Prunus Serotina Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lycopene, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideT-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Some sources online claim T-Butyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. However, it is not considered one due to its chemical structure.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholTartaric acid is an AHA with exfoliating and antioxidant properties. It is found in many fruits, such as tamarind, grapes, bananas, and avocados.
AHAs provide chemical exfoliation, helping to improve skin tone and texture.
Tartaric acid is not as well studied as other AHAs, such as glycolic acid.
Learn more about Tartaric AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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