boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask Versus VARUZA Real Natural Sheet Mask With Blue Ampoule
Updated on July 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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
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Ingredient Info
boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask 30 ingredients
VARUZA Real Natural Sheet Mask With Blue Ampoule 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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boscia Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask 30 ingredients
VARUZA Real Natural Sheet Mask With Blue Ampoule 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLaureth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Bakuchiol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingC12-14 Pareth-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jania Rubens Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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