MediCube Collagen Milk Toning Wrapping Mask Versus MediCube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

MediCube Collagen Milk Toning Wrapping Mask Versus MediCube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

This wash off mask is made with Collagen Water and Niacinamide for a rinse-off brightening boost.

This anti-aging overnight mask is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Collagen Water

Octyldodecanol

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Niacinamide

Methylpropanediol

Butylene Glycol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

1,2-Hexanediol

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Polysorbate 80

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Dipropylene Glycol

Titanium Dioxide

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Pullulan

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Panthenol

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Algin

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Triethyl Citrate

Glutathione

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Ethylhexylglycerin

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Cellulose Gum

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

Tromethamine

Sodium Phytate

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Zea Mays Germ Oil

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Glycerin

Milk Protein Extract

Citric Acid

Alpha-Arbutin

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Collagen Amino Acids

Kaolin

Hydrated Silica

Propanediol

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Ceramide NP

Water, Collagen Water, Octyldodecanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pullulan, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Algin, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Triethyl Citrate, Glutathione, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cellulose Gum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycerin, Milk Protein Extract, Citric Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Collagen Amino Acids, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Propanediol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP

Agave Americana Stem Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Glucose

Fructooligosaccharides

Fructose

Adenosine

Xanthan Gum

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Tocopherol

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Collagen Extract

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Agave Americana Stem Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Collagen Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.

Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.

This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.

A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.

Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.

Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.

Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.

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.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.

It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.

This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.

Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.

A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

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.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol yet.

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!

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