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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask versus Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on February 02, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Toner 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).

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Price

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Loved

Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.

As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.

While glutathione is said to help with skin lightening, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed.

However, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.

This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 34.

8
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.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.

Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.

Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!

Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.

Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.

The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.

Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.

Learn more about Ascorbic Acid

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad contains this as ingredient number 25.

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59% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
57% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask 32 ingredients

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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 44 ingredients

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Light Scent (2) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
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channelorange

4 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

i bought this toner pad to see any improvement in my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. i have also used the whole pack up, and decided to not...

i bought this toner pad to see any improvement in my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. i have also used the whole pack up, and decided to not buy ot again. it's not a bad product, it just was tingling very bad on my face and also turned kinda red after the tingling sensation has dissapeared. there isn't honestly much to say about this product - just that my goal with this product wasn't achieved after around 2 months of using my first and last purchase of these toner pads.

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YanaRozzane

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

it helped me with my dark spots especially the old ones:)

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