The Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask - Honey Versus MediCube Deep Vita C Mask
Updated on May 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sheet masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask 23 ingredients
MediCube Deep Vita C Mask 51 ingredients
About this product
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The Face Shop Real Nature Face Mask 23 ingredients
MediCube Deep Vita C Mask 51 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Honey Extract
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Honey Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Propanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAscorbic Acid 2%
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Glutathione
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingSucrose Stearate
EmollientBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHesperidin
EmollientErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid 2%, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Panthenol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Adenosine, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Beta-Carotene, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hesperidin, Ergothioneine, Ubiquinone, Hyaluronic Acid
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeAllantoin 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 AllantoinThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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