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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence versus COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence .

Last updated on November 26, 2023. Published on January 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free essences. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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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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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (5)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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.

Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide 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.

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Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 34.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
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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Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 36.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
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.

Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 49.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
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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Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence contains this as ingredient number 53.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

14% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
32% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tirtir Mask Fit Tone Up Essence 57 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1) Strong Scent (1)
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raggedrobbin

4 days ago · Unsure Skin
Review

I'm still on the fence about this product.

I bought it because I read that it worked really well under the viral red cushion from the same...

I'm still on the fence about this product.

I bought it because I read that it worked really well under the viral red cushion from the same brand, but ended up loving neither. They both made my skin feel and look more dry than usual (I'm more of a combi girl who usually needs to retouch with powder throughout the day).

It's a tone up product as advertised so that aspect didn't surprise me, but tan and darker skin girlies beware because I'm a MAC N1-N2 and I felt a bit like a ghost using this. I also didn't love the strong fragrance.

I will have to try it under different types of foundations in order to make up my mind, but for now it doesn't seem to look particularly good.

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 22 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)
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feliceyuh_280

10 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

great for post acne hyperpigmentations

Julesaus's avatar

Julesaus

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Okay
I prefer the original Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence with my oily skin. This was too much for me.

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