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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel versus ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel .

Last updated on July 10, 2023. Published on December 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea
Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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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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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 24.8%Hydrolyzed Collagen ExtractSqualaneCetearyl AlcoholGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropanediol1,2-HexanediolNiacinamidePhaseolus Radiatus Seed WaterHamamelis Virginiana WaterOryza Sativa Bran WaterRosa Centifolia Flower WaterPolyglyceryl-6 StearatePanthenolCentella Asiatica ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractSalix Alba Bark Extract Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilBetaineCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractMangifera Indica Seed ButterPolyglyceryl-2 StearateGlyceryl StearateStearyl AlcoholLaminaria Japonica ExtractCassia Italica Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSh-Oligopeptide-1Sh-Oligopeptide-2Sh-Polypeptide-1Sh-Polypeptide-2Sodium HyaluronatePolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerinMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilPropanediol DicaprylateBeta-GlucanHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractOleanolic AcidPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateAcanthopanax Senticosus Root ExtractGlutathioneMaltodextrinHydrolyzed Avocado ProteinTrehaloseGlyceryl CaprylateCeramide NPCarnosineViscum Album ExtractRosa Damascena Flower OilRose Flower OilAdenosine

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: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine 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.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

2
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.

ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

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.

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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 7.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 37.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 9.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 54.

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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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 19.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 53.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 20.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.

8
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 27.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 50.

9
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Rose Flower Oil is an oil.

ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.

ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 58.

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

41% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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ma:nyo Pure Aqua Peel 29 ingredients

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ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel 59 ingredients

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Great Value (1) Works Well (1)
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AliSia_61108

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Gentle yet effective exfoliation. Remember to use on clean, dry face to get better results. Would recommend and would repurchase.

Only thing...

Gentle yet effective exfoliation. Remember to use on clean, dry face to get better results. Would recommend and would repurchase.

Only thing is, my hands felt very dry immediately after using it while rinsing my hands but I have dishydrotic eczema and it never irritated luckily. The dry feeling went away as soon as I finished washing my hands and drying them off. Not much of an issue but a note for those who are sensitive to particular physical sensations.

Also it is unscented but I thought the formula sorta smelled like the fruit, Longan. Which I didn't mind since it's still very mild.

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