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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask versus Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum .

Published on September 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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).

Serum

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

Price

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Starts at $29.30
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Starts at $14.04

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
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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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: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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.

Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

58% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
50% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Mary & May Collagen Peptide Vital Mask 24 ingredients

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Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Light Scent (2) Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
Lottie's avatar

Lottie

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

really calmed my skin and inflammations!

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acelexa

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Not sure how effective Chaenomeles Sinensis is or this formula is. Seems to have a light scent

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