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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask versus British M Kombucha Mask .

Published on August 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Hair Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

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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 (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (6)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterBehentrimonium ChlorideCetearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholIsoamyl LaurateGlyceryl Stearate SeHydrogenated Coconut OilSteartrimonium ChlorideIsopropyl AlcoholGlyceryl GlucosideParfumPhenoxyethanolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPropylene GlycolMentholZinc PyrithioneButylene GlycolSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentKaolinTapioca Starch ClimbazoleGlycerinCanadian Colloidal ClayLinaloolUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractHexyl CinnamalGlucoseBenzyl BenzoateMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCollagen Extract1,2-HexanediolSodium PolynaphthalenesulfonatePropolis ExtractRoyal Jelly ExtractHoney ExtractDMDM HydantoinCellulose GumDiospyros Kaki Fruit ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateCaprylyl GlycolHydrolyzed CollagenHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidCollagenCollagen Amino AcidsSoluble CollagenSodium Soy Hydrolyzed CollagenZinc Hydrolyzed CollagenSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium Hyaluronate

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
Community Rating: Liked

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.

Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.

The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.

A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.

Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.

speeding up new healthy cell growth.

Learn more about Propolis Extract

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

3
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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.

Royal Jelly contains antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Studies show Royal Jelly to contain amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, including Vitamin Bs. Many of these components are antioxidants, which help with anti-aging. The fatty acids in Royal Jelly make it a hydrating ingredient.

Several animal studies show Royal Jelly to boost collagen production and reduce inflammation.

The Vitamin Bs found in Royal Jelly include:

Learn more about Royal Jelly Extract

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.

5
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 46.

6
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 Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
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 Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
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 Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

British M Kombucha Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

61% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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