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innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Oryza Sativa Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. This hydrating sheet mas
innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Oryza Sativa Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Dimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Oryza Sativa Extract
Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-100 Stearate
1,2-Hexanediol
Carbomer
Tromethamine
Glyceryl Caprylate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Xanthan Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Sodium Hyaluronate
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate
Dipropylene Glycol
Propanediol
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Chlorphenesin
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Phenoxyethanol
Potassium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Sucrose Cocoate
Tocopherol
Blue 1 Lake
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake
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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.
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%.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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!
Xanthan 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.