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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Green Tea versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask .

Published on July 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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

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).

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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Starts at $14.99
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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Xanthan 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.

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Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Green Tea contains this as ingredient number 25.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

44% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

Usage

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