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Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask Versus Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask

Sheet Mask
Sheet Mask
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 8 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, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask
Balanceful Cica Mask

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.

This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer 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.

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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.

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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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Skin Conditioning

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.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

44 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
66% use every day
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12% use in am
88% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Sheet Mask 32 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
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Marta Krsteska

2 months ago
Review

Gives an incredible glow and the skin is very hydrated. Best sheet mask ever✨

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well
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Grace Suga

3 months ago
Review

Skin was super glowy after. No stinging but I felt it working.

#hydrating
#light scent
#works well

Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask 33 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1)
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victory_yy

5 months ago
Review

∞/5 love this so much pt.2 - instant HG material
Torriden always makes great sheet masks! I love how this mask in particular has a lightweight feel. The serum isn't as tacky as the Dive-In mask AND YET there's 26 milliliters of liquid in a single package. Tbh I like the Dive-In mask better and I feel it gives me quicker results, but this one is also a nice addition to my skincare routine.

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well