Volition Beauty Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Mask with Hyaluronic Acid + Vegan Collagen Versus Dr. Levy Freezing Anti-Fatigue Mask
Updated on December 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe wash off masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Volition Beauty Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Mask with Hyaluronic Acid + Vegan Collagen 26 ingredients
Dr. Levy Freezing Anti-Fatigue Mask 27 ingredients
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Volition Beauty Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Mask with Hyaluronic Acid + Vegan Collagen 26 ingredients
Dr. Levy Freezing Anti-Fatigue Mask 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Charcoal
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Glycerin, Kaolin, Caramel, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Niacinamide, Sodium Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Carbomer, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Charcoal, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantTaurine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Caffeine, Maris Aqua, Taurine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Jania Rubens Extract, Citric Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Benzoate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Salicylate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan 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 GumSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNiacinamide 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.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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