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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum versus Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask .

Published on June 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Wash Off Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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.

Price

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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
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Liked

Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.

The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

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innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
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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innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

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innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

50% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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innisfree Gentle Care for Sensitive Skin Concentrated Serum 8 ingredients

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Sulwhasoo Herbal Clay Purifying Mask 33 ingredients

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