Skinfood Daily Mask - Yuja C Vita Versus Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Soothing Pad
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Daily Mask 33 ingredients
Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Soothing Pad 37 ingredients
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Skinfood Daily Mask 33 ingredients
Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Soothing Pad 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Caffeine, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideButylene 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.
Dipropylene 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 GlycolBetaine 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 BetainePolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateIngredient Ratings
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Skinfood Daily Mask 33 ingredients
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Very soothing for my redness
