Grace & Stella Energizing Eye Masks Versus Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Gold Eye Gel Patch
Updated on July 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eye masks. They have a total of 7 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Grace & Stella Energizing Eye Masks 17 ingredients
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Gold Eye Gel Patch 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Grace & Stella Energizing Eye Masks 17 ingredients
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Gold Eye Gel Patch 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCorn Gluten Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Octapeptide-7
Skin Protecting
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Decapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Calcium Chloride, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Gold, Adenosine, Octapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-4, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Decapeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Chondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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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