Anko Firming Sheet Mask with Blue Algae

Anko Firming Sheet Mask with Blue Algae

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed algae extract + 1 more
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed algae extract.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6%
Hydrolyzed algae extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–3%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.6%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1–1.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Hydrolyzed algae extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~2–3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Glycereth-26~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Sea water~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Hydrolyzed algae extract~2–3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Xanthan gum~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polysorbate 20~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Allantoin~0.15–0.6%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Sea water, Hydrolyzed algae extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal

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Anko Firming Sheet Mask with Blue Algae
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