Acnaway Mugwort Gel Mask Versus Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming
Updated on January 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Acnaway Mugwort Gel Mask 38 ingredients
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming 35 ingredients
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Acnaway Mugwort Gel Mask 38 ingredients
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAhnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 74260
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Propylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Dimethiconol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, CI 19140, CI 74260, CI 77266, CI 16255, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
Masking4-Terpineol
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Serine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantAlanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Trehalose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Arginine, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Serine, Histidine, Alanine, Threonine, Proline, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about Allantoin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilIngredient Ratings
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Acnaway Mugwort Gel Mask 38 ingredients
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming 35 ingredients
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Acnaway Mugwort Gel Mask 38 ingredients
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Calming 35 ingredients
i love it so so much, my fav mask of all time. super calming and helps with my acne a lot. i use this at least once a week /once every 2 weeks and this is just chefs kiss i swear its just sososoosos good and even the material of the mask is amazing. theres a lot of serum inside so i usually pour some of the remaining on the sheet mask to keep it wet for longer and use the rest on my body. the only Show more
Relly work with calming down redness
