Round Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask Versus Mediheal Vita Essential Mask
Updated on October 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
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 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
Round Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask 24 ingredients
Mediheal Vita Essential Mask 42 ingredients
About this product
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Round Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask 24 ingredients
Mediheal Vita Essential Mask 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Bisabolol
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Tranexamic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingArginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine
Buffering
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hinokitiol
Histidine
HumectantSerine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Alanine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Arginine, Panthenol, Carbomer, Trehalose, Betaine, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Glycine, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Biotin, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Hinokitiol, Histidine, Serine, Proline, Threonine, Alanine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, 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 WaterButylene 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.
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.
Learn more about NiacinamideBetaine 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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about Betaine1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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.
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.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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 EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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Round Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask 24 ingredients
Mediheal Vita Essential Mask 42 ingredients
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Round Lab Vita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask 24 ingredients
Mediheal Vita Essential Mask 42 ingredients
After using this, my face started to feel really itchy. 😞😞
