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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask versus IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer .

Published on February 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Sheet Mask American Brand United States
General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

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).

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask

Starts at $3.49
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Starts at $85.00

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
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneGlycerinButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateEthylhexyl IsononanoateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateStearyl BehenateDimethiconePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateBiosaccharide Gum-1Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCetearyl AlcoholPalmitic AcidStearic AcidPolyethylene Peg/Ppg-20/15 DimethiconePhenyl MethiconePortulaca Oleracea ExtractCocos Nucifera OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinPolyquaternium-51NiacinamideHydrolyzed CollagenCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCarbomerPeg-150 DistearateCeramide APGlycosphingolipidsGlyceryl PolymethacrylateMeadowfoam EstolideSorbitan IsostearateSqualanePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Polysorbate 20Steareth-20N-HydroxysuccinimideChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Polysorbate 60Aleuritic AcidYeast ExtractGlycoproteinsBetaineHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NPAllantoinAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractRetinyl RetinoatePolylactic AcidCanola OilCholesteryl NonanoateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterCurcuma Longa Root ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateCeteareth-20Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaGlycine Soja SterolsMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateSantalum Album OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilCaprylhydroxamic AcidCetearyl GlucosideGlucoseStearyl StearateTromethamineCitric Acid1,2-HexanediolChlorhexidine DigluconatePotassium SorbateDipropylene GlycolLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCymbopogon Citratus Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilEthylhexylglycerinCaramelDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolLimoneneLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide AP

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.

4
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.

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 83.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Carbon Sheet Face Mask 19 ingredients

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer 100 ingredients

4.3 /5
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USAFGal09

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on...

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on their 21 Days of Beauty sale because I don't think it's worth its original price.

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AletheaNorton_584

6 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Love the long lasting moisturizing and the ingredients that play well with others.

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