Mary & May Niacinamide Vitamin C Brightening Mask Versus Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Daily Mask Sheet
Updated on November 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Niacinamide Vitamin C Brightening Mask 19 ingredients
Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Daily Mask Sheet 46 ingredients
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Mary & May Niacinamide Vitamin C Brightening Mask 19 ingredients
Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Daily Mask Sheet 46 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 2%
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide 2%, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Propolis Extract, Octyldodecanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Stearate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Madecassoside, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, 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 GlycerinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer 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.
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 LaurateAllantoin 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.
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 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 Parfum1,2-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
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Mary & May Niacinamide Vitamin C Brightening Mask 19 ingredients
Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Cica Daily Mask Sheet 46 ingredients
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Mary & May Niacinamide Vitamin C Brightening Mask 19 ingredients
Overall, it felt fine. The sheet masks contain fragrance/ perfume, but most (all?) of the serums do not.
Ok product but doesn’t do much
