Mary & May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask Versus Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mask
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask 25 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mask 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mary & May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask 25 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mask 21 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Panthenol, Arginine, Carbomer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Parfum, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycine, Methylpropanediol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateCarbomer 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.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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.
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
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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 EDTASodium 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 HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Mary & May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask 25 ingredients
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mask 21 ingredients
Reviews
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Mary & May Hyaluronic Panthenol Hydra Mask 25 ingredients
the mary&may 30 pack sheet pack product contains no fragrance and makes me skin feel super hydrated. With my dry and sensitive skin and allergy to products that contain fragrance I think this is really good and if you don’t use it for a long period the moisture in the sheet mask still remains 10/10
I love the feel of these masks. They are hydrating, a great value, and not too slimy! But ew is the fragrance strong on this one. A floral that lingered hours after I was done with the mask.
TLDR the product is super nice feeling, but the fragrance is a bit much. The collagen one has similar ingredients but with a lighter fragrance that doesn't linger.
