Sephora Collection Instant Masks Versus GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD™
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Instant Masks 29 ingredients
GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD™ 39 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Sephora Collection Instant Masks 29 ingredients
GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD™ 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningFructose
HumectantPvp
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPPG-51/Smdi Copolymer
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Fructose, Pvp, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Menthyl Lactate, Laureth-7, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Poloxamer 338, Parfum, BHT, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 77492, PPG-51/Smdi Copolymer, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, CI 42090, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Bentonite
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Bentonite, Glycerin, Kaolin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, BHT, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, CI 60730
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 GlycerinCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Xanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateAlso known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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