PRODUCT REVIEW
ALFACE+ Yellow Essential Mask
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
For healthy moisturized skin with the yellow sheet with the highest adhesion in the history of ALFACE.
glycine
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
alanine
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
arginine
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
threonine
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
madecassoside
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
serine
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
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Anti-oxidation
madecassoside
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
pyridoxine
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
cysteine
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
propolis extract
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
madecassoside
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
propolis extract
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
glycerin
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Arginine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Unknown, Maleic acid, Unknown, Disodium edta, Glycyrrhizic acid, Propolis extract, Honey extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium acetate, Cellulose, Pentylene glycol, Glycine, Serine, Unknown, Madecassoside, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Ascorbic acid, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Unknown, Hyaluronic acid, Thiamine hcl, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pyridoxine
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
- Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- The Potential Uses of N-acetylcysteine in Dermatology: A Review
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review