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Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Versus Benton Aloe Soothing Mask Pack
Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Versus Benton Aloe Soothing Mask Pack This calming sheet mask is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This calming sheet mask is formulated
Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Versus Benton Aloe Soothing Mask Pack
This calming sheet mask is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
This calming sheet mask is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness and hydrate skin.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Glycerin
Pentylene Glycol
Sodium PCA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Beta-Glucan
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Xanthan Gum
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Sodium Gluconate
Betaine
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Cellulose Gum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cellulose Gum
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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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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!