innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask - Aloe Versus Mediheal N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask REX
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask 23 ingredients
Mediheal N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask REX 37 ingredients
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innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask 23 ingredients
Mediheal N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask REX 37 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantArginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Panthenol, Trehalose, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Glutamine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Carbomer, Allantoin, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask 23 ingredients
it has glycerin and leaves my skin glowy
