Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Arginine + 20 moreWorks well
“A face mask for sensitive skin that contains CICA, a topical ingredient that gently moisturizes and protects sensitive skin that is overworked.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alanine, arginine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Aspartic acid + 5 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, lysine, madecassoside, serine, threonine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia seed oil, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, cysteine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methylpropanediol~4.7–7.1%
Glycereth-26~3.3–4.9%
Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1–1.6%
Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneArginine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBetaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAllantoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Adenosine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCamellia seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractCentella asiatica leaf water~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSerine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineMadecassoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAspartic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidLeucine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alanine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineTyrosine~0.1–0.4%
Phenylalanine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.1–0.4%
Valine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHistidine~0.1–0.3%
Methionine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cysteine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineIngredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Arginine, Betaine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Camellia seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Centella asiatica leaf water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Serine, Unknown, Madecassoside, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Unknown, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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| ALFACE+Sensitive MaskYOUR PRODUCT | ManyoBifida Biome Ampoule Mask | HANYULNature In Life Sheet Mask - 4 Types | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | $3.00 | $6.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 15 of 19 | 7 of 19 | 16 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ALFACE+ - Sensitive Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.45% - 0.70%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.25% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (histidine 0.10% - 0.20%, alanine 0.20% - 0.40%, aspartic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, betaine 1.40% - 1.70%, arginine 1.60% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
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