Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Mask Versus MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Mask 50 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skinfood Acorn Pore Peptide Mask 50 ingredients
MediCube Super Cica Daily Quick Masks 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 20%
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCollagen
Moisturising
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 20%, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, PCA Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Collagen, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Gluconolactone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Oleanolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sucrose, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Mineral Salts, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Arginine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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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