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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask versus Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel .

Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on March 03, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Wash Off Mask Icelander Brand Iceland
General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium 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.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
39% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Mineral Mask 21 ingredients

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Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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Qinasofree

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

Hydration all the way
Love how the product basically turns to water once you put on your skin. I wear this on my face and all over my body, because...

Hydration all the way
Love how the product basically turns to water once you put on your skin. I wear this on my face and all over my body, because there is def more than enough. My skin just absorbs this products and it keeps my skin moisturise throughout the day

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