Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask Versus Medik8 Sleep Glycolic
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe overnight 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask 41 ingredients
Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask 41 ingredients
Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Acer Saccharum Sap Extract
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Diheptyl Succinate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Sodium PCA, Kojic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Acer Saccharum Sap Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lespedeza Capitata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Glycolic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Lespedeza Capitata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateXanthan 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 GumSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask 41 ingredients
Medik8 Sleep Glycolic 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Bubble Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask 41 ingredients
Fairly hydrating. Non-irritating for me. Light consistency, not rich. Probably won’t repurchase.
