COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask Versus COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask 30 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask 19 ingredients
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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask 30 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask 19 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSucrose Stearate
EmollientPantolactone
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Pantolactone, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Cholesterol, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinXanthan 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 Gum1,2-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
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LauratePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis 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 OilDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask 30 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask 19 ingredients
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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask 30 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask 19 ingredients
The mask deposited a lot of product on my skin, and there was enough leftover to use for three days after.
