VT Cosmetics PDRN Daily Mask Versus Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask
Updated on March 18, 2025
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 ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
VT Cosmetics PDRN Daily Mask 37 ingredients
Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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VT Cosmetics PDRN Daily Mask 37 ingredients
Mary & May Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Trehalose, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Dna, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
Humectant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Panthenol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide 3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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 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
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This 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 TriglycerideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
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 PanthenolHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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