BABOR

BABOR Energizing Coffee Mask

Name: BABOR - Energizing Coffee Mask
Brand: BABOR

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 3 more

Works well

What the product description says

“The cooling formula acts like an energy boost while simultaneously moisture the skin.”

Source: Skinstore

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

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.6–2.4%

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~3.5–5.2%

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~5.5–8.3%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%

Anti-aging

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

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What the product description says

“promotes cell metabolism and skin circulation Vitamin C. protects against free radicals and stimulates collagen synthesis”

Source: Skinstore

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidEffect: LowA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~0.4–0.95%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Caffeine

May help

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~0.4–0.95%

CaffeineEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~1.2–1.8%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

May help

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 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~0.6–1.35%est.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.5–8.3%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.6%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%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

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~5.5–8.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%

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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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Panthenol~1.6–2.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caffeine~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Carbomer~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Mica~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.4–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Disodium adenosine triphosphate~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Silica~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Algin~0.15–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Tin oxide~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Pantolactone~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 77742~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Carbomer, Parfum, Mica, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Carica papaya fruit extract, Algin, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Tin oxide, Pantolactone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Ci 77742, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Product summary

"BABOR - Energizing Coffee Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.35%, panthenol 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.