Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution Versus innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree]

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution versus innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] .

Published on September 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree]

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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).

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).

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Ingredient Info

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution 30 ingredients

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] 19 ingredients

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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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution 30 ingredients

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (5)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Dark Spots

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution 30 ingredients

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] 19 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Butylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Betaine • Trehalose • Panthenol • Polysorbate 80 • Allantoin • Arginine • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Boswellia Serrata Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycine Max Seed Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Salvia Officinalis Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Betaine • Xanthan Gum • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Glyceryl Caprylate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin

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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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 2.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 2.

1,2-Hexanediol

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.

Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 4.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 8.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 6.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 4.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 7.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 7.

Betaine

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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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 8.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 6.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 15.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 16.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.

Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.

Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 17.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 18.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 20.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 12.

Centella Asiatica Extract

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Mediheal Essential Mask EX Tea Tree Care Solution contains this as ingredient number 25.

innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask [Tea Tree] contains this as ingredient number 11.

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