e.l.f. cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist Versus Three Ships Beauty Superfruit Lactic + Multifruit 8% AHA Exfoliating Mask
This wash off mask is made with Lactic Acid for a rinse-off smoothing boost.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Oryza Sativa Powder
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Spicata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Oryza Sativa Powder, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Mentha Spicata Herb Oil
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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