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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask versus VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask .

Published on June 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Sheet Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

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).

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).

Price

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Buy 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask

Starts at $14.00
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Buy Cica Daily Soothing Mask

Starts at $16.89

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
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask 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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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

39% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
76% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Some By Mi 30 Days Tea Tree Calming Glow Luminous Ampoule Mask 33 ingredients

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VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask 51 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Light Scent (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Hydrating (1)
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sword

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

Really light face mask. It's super soothing and healing for the skin, and it absorbs really well. It doesn't leave any slimy or sticky residue and...

Really light face mask. It's super soothing and healing for the skin, and it absorbs really well. It doesn't leave any slimy or sticky residue and you can easily layer other serums or products after using this. I wish it was a little more hydrating, but it works very well as it is. so it's really not an issue.

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Yawnkun

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I really, really wish I could give this product a higher rating. It's meant to be a daily soothing mask, so I use it after washing my face in the...

I really, really wish I could give this product a higher rating. It's meant to be a daily soothing mask, so I use it after washing my face in the evening, before putting on my evening moisturizer. I absolutely love the immediate calming, hydrating effect on my face after using it - my redness calms down, active pimples become less prominent and it just gives a great glow. It also has a relaxing, tea tree-like smell to it. But after my first week of using it daily, I started to get really large pimples in areas I don't usually get them. Sad to say my face seems to think that this is too heavy for daily use. But I had to force myself to use it quickly because it only lasts for 3 months tops after opening. For those who want to try it - get a smaller pack (I think they have a 7 pc one) before committing to a 30 pcs box. The packaging is great, it looks like a pull-out tissue and even has a pair of tweezers to pick out the sheet mask without using your fingers - to keep things hygenic.

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