Ingredients
Ingredient intelligence
What's in each product, as listed by its brand, and what each ingredient is commonly used for. Tap an ingredient to read more.
In our products
Niacinamide: a form of vitamin B3 commonly used to help improve the look of uneven tone
Why it's here: Solawave lists 2% niacinamide in its Hydrating Sheet Mask, alongside hydrating ingredients.
What it does: Commonly used in skin care to help skin look more even and brighter.
Good to know: Generally well tolerated; individual responses vary.
In: Solawave Hydrating Sheet Mask (2%, per brand).
Hyaluronic acid: a humectant that helps skin hold on to water
Why it's here: To help skin feel hydrated and plump. Solawave lists three forms: sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
What it does: Draws water into the outer layers of skin for a smoother, more comfortable feel.
Good to know: Works best on slightly damp skin, followed by a moisturizer.
In: Solawave Hydrating Sheet Mask; Maree Hydrating Collagen Face Mask (per brand).
Marine collagen: a conditioning ingredient used to help skin feel soft and moisturized
Why it's here: Maree pairs it with hyaluronic acid in its sheet masks for hydration.
What it does: In topical skin care, collagen acts as a moisturizing film-former on the skin's surface.
Good to know: Topically applied collagen is a surface conditioner; it doesn't replace the collagen in your skin.
In: Maree Hydrating Collagen Face Mask (per brand).
Salicylic acid (BHA) & PHA: exfoliants that help clear away dead skin cells
Why they're here: Medicube uses them in its Zero Pore Pad Mild for gentle exfoliation.
What they do: Help loosen dead skin cells and sebum so skin looks smoother and pores look more refined.
Good to know: Start a few times a week, avoid the eye area and broken skin, and wear sunscreen during the day. Stop use if significant irritation occurs.
In: Medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild (per brand).
Heartleaf extract: a botanical long used in Korean skin care to help skin feel calm
Why it's here: ANUA's Clear Pad is soaked in its Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner.
What it does: Used to help skin feel comfortable and refreshed.
Good to know: Patch-test if you react easily to botanical extracts.
In: ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad (per brand).
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5): a conditioning ingredient that helps skin feel soft
Why it's here: Listed by Solawave to support hydration.
What it does: Helps skin retain moisture and feel smoother.
In: Solawave Hydrating Sheet Mask (per brand).
Retinol: a form of vitamin A used to help skin look smoother over time
Why it's here: It is the named active in Maree's Collagen & Retinol Toner Pads.
What it does: Commonly used to help improve the look of uneven texture and fine lines over time.
Good to know: Best in the evening; start slowly, wear sunscreen during the day, and check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or nursing.
In: Maree Collagen & Retinol Toner Pads (per brand).
Ingredient information is taken from each brand's product listing and packaging. Concentrations are shown only where the brand states them. This is general information, not medical advice.