ELFORMULA Intensive Pore Clarifying Mask Versus AXIS - Y Mugwort Green Vital Energy Complex Sheet Mask
Updated on July 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
ELFORMULA Intensive Pore Clarifying Mask 77 ingredients
AXIS - Y Mugwort Green Vital Energy Complex Sheet Mask 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ELFORMULA Intensive Pore Clarifying Mask 77 ingredients
AXIS - Y Mugwort Green Vital Energy Complex Sheet Mask 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingBentonite
Absorbent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chromium Oxide Greens
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSerine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Pantolactone
Humectant
Menthyl Lactate
Masking3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sesame Amino Acids
HumectantLeucine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Triethylhexanoin, Behenyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Bentonite, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Propylene Glycol, Chromium Oxide Greens, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, Panthenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 77492, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Serine, Glycine, Glucose, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Pantolactone, Menthyl Lactate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Valine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isoleucine, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Sesame Amino Acids, Leucine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dextrin, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Potassium Hydroxide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDextrin
AbsorbentSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Carbomer, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Caramel, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia 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 ExtractCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract comes from the Japanese Knotweed plant native to Japan, Korea, and China.
This plant contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It contains high amounts of resveratrol, a potent antioxidant.
The root of the plant has been used in traditional folk medicine throughout Asia.
Learn more about Polygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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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