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MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“Express Moisturizing Face Mask , Aloe”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower juice, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dodecane~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol dicaprylate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderRosa centifolia flower juice~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan oleate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyWater~0.3–0.6%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Allantoin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.25%
Ci 61570~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dodecane, Glycerin, Propanediol dicaprylate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Rosa centifolia flower juice, Sorbitan oleate, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Mel, Honey, Water, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Dehydroacetic acid, Alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Ci 19140, Ci 61570, Unknown
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| APIVITAExpress Moisturizing Face Mask - AloeYOUR PRODUCT | FOREOUFO Bulgarian Rose Mask | BaleaRetinol Face Mask | ISANAHydro Booster Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $13.51 | $49.70 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Retinyl Palmitate | Pantolactone |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"APIVITA - Express Moisturizing Face Mask - Aloe" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.70% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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