Skinfood Rice Brightening Pad Versus Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Mask
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, 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 fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Rice Brightening Pad 49 ingredients
Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Mask 44 ingredients
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Skinfood Rice Brightening Pad 49 ingredients
Skinfood Potato Madecassoside Mask 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Pantolactone
HumectantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Protease
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Pantolactone, Aspergillus Ferment, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Gluconolactone, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Protease, Trehalose, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Carbomer, Betaine, Tromethamine, Squalane, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Caffeine, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
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.
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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideMethylpropanediol 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 MethylpropanediolDipropylene 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 GlycolHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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 GlycolPolyglyceryl-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 LaurateCarbomer 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.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine1,2-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
Dipotassium 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.
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