Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask Versus Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask versus Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask .

Published on October 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both wash off masks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask

Wash Off Mask American Brand United States

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.

Wash Off Mask

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Ingredient Info

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask 16 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask 29 ingredients

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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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask 16 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask 29 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask 16 ingredients

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask 29 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Potassium Sorbate • Titanium Dioxide • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Collagen • Sodium Hydroxide • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • CI 17200 • Parfum

Water • Butylene Glycol • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract • Sodium PCA • Allantoin • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Polysorbate 20 • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 19140 • CI 42090

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.

Water

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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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

Carbomer

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.

Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

Polysorbate 20

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.

Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.

Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.

Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.

Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.

While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.

The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.

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Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Valjean Labs Renew Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

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