Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Versus Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe overnight masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial 57 ingredients
Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask 32 ingredients
About this product
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Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial 57 ingredients
Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Mannitol
HumectantSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantOpuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose
HumectantCreatine
Skin ConditioningInositol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydroxytyrosol
BleachingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sodium PCA, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Quercetin, Trehalose, Zea Mays Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Creatine, Inositol, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxytyrosol, Behenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Magnesium PCA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentapeptide-59, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterPropanediol 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 PropanediolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
Xanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial 57 ingredients
Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask 32 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial 57 ingredients
Super hydrating overnight mask
This is such an amazing product. It's filled with various goodies that are very beneficial for the skin, and can be used as an overnight mask or be mixed with other (preferably DE) products into a smoothie. I've been using it since few years, mostly during the colder months or when my skin needs a big boost of hydration and moisture. Love it.
Super hydrating without being gross feeling on the skin, it’s one of the few really hydrating moisturizers that doesn’t break out my reactive and acne prone skin. I wish it wasn’t so expensive because I would use it every night, but I just use it every other night and use a cheaper moisturizer in between instead
