MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks Versus Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask
Updated on April 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask 37 ingredients
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MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask 37 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sucrose, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Mineral Salts, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Arginine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
HumectantRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Panthenol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide 3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 GlycolButylene 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.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract1,2-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 HyaluronateCarbomer 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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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.
Disodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask 37 ingredients
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MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
So calming and hydrating!
I LOVE sheet masks, but I can be a little picky when it comes to the ingredients. Every other sheet mask I enjoy tends to come individually packaged, meaning the price per mask really adds up! This is the first sheet mask I’ve found where the ingredients are incredible AND you get 30 masks for a great deal (I was able to get this on sale for $26. The price is normally Show more
