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Gigi Ester C Daily Rice Exfoliator Versus I'm from Mugwort Mask

Exfoliator
Wash Off Mask
Israeli Brand Israel
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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When to use

185 Routines
21% use in am
79% use in pm
50% use every day
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Reviews

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Gigi Ester C Daily Rice Exfoliator 21 ingredients

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I'm from Mugwort Mask 26 ingredients

4.4 /5
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Strong Scent (3) Works Well (3) Heavy (3)
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Aquila

3 years ago
Review

An absolute MUST HAVE for sensitive skin
This mask is not only super hydrating and smoothing but also does a wonderful job of soothing irritation. I use this at least twice a week for general hydration support, or as needed to calm irritation from other products. The product is free of synthetic fragrances, and it has a light herbal smell. Texture-wise, it is sticky and a bit gritty (from the Show more

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Tato Bean

8 months ago
Review

This mask is a lifesaver!! Perfect for calming acne-prone skin or refreshing your face after a day in the sun. Leaves skin feeling cool, calm, and soothing!

#great value
#works well