J.ONE Jelly Pack Versus HEMA Aqua Gel Cream Mask
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycerin
HumectantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantSucrose Distearate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialWater, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-8, Sucrose Distearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Pvp, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Fullerenes
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientArginine
MaskingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Raspberry Ketone
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trehalose, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Arginine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Raspberry Ketone, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, CI 42090
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.
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
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer 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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 Water