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A'Pieu Milk Sheet Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask
A'Pieu Milk Sheet Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin. This calming sheet mask is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide t
A'Pieu Milk Sheet Mask Versus Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask
This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin.
This calming sheet mask is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Paraffinum Liquidum
PEG-40 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Stearic Acid
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Milk Protein Extract
Milk Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Caprylyl Glycol
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Carbomer
Triethanolamine
Phenoxyethanol
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-40 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Milk Protein Extract, Milk Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Centella Asiatica Extract
Glycereth-26
Niacinamide
Hydroxyacetophenone
Arginine
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Carrageenan
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Adenosine
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Panthenol
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Propanediol
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Butylene 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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!