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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask versus Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask .

Published on June 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Wash Off Mask American Brand United States
Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Sheet Mask

Sheet masks are one-time use masks that go over the face. They are usually used after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions).

Price

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Buy Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask

Starts at $2.19
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Buy H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask

Starts at $0.84

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

Learn more about Propylene Glycol

Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Mixed

Charcoal Powder is an exfoliant.

Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Freeman Facial Charcoal and Black Sugar Polish Mask 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Mediheal H.D.P Photoready Tightening Charcoal Mask 30 ingredients

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