bareMinerals Phyto-AHA Radiance Peeling Mask

bareMinerals Phyto-AHA Radiance Peeling Mask

Efficacy68/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Urea, Glycerin + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Brimming with mushroom-derived phyto-AHA that won’t irritate your delicate skin and plant-based glycerin that delivers a surge of hydration to promote a healthier skin barrier.”
Source: Cultbeauty

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: glucosamine hcl, glycerin.

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: squalane.

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

UreaHero· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.4–0.95%
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~4–6.1%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~2.8–4.2%
Glucosamine hclKey active· HumectantEffect: HighMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~2–3%
Evens skin tone
Glucosamine hcl, Morus alba bark extract
May help
What the product description says
“Banish away visible discolouration, dark spots, larger-than-life pore and the finest lines to cue radiant skin in no time.”
Source: Cultbeauty

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl, morus alba bark extract.

Glucosamine hclKey activeEffect: MediumMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~2–3%
Morus alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking~1.4–2.1%
Anti-aging
Glucosamine hcl
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Banish away visible discolouration, dark spots, larger-than-life pore and the finest lines to cue radiant skin in no time.”
Source: Cultbeauty

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.

Glucosamine hclEffect: LowMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~2–3%
Exfoliation
Urea
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Your latest beauty obsession comes in the form of this uniquely formulated 3-in-1 mask that peels, gently exfoliates and resurfaces skin to reveal a brighter visage.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

UreaEffect: MediumNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~1.6–2.5%est.
Morus alba bark extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lackingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%
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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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Squalane~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Glucosamine hcl~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Morus alba bark extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking

More about Morus alba bark extract
Cucumis sativus seed extract~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
Mucor miehei extract~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Citric acid~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Urea~0.4–0.95%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

More about Urea
Sodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Phytic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 14700~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

More about Ci 14700
Ci 15985~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

More about Ci 15985
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Glucosamine hcl, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Morus alba bark extract, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Mucor miehei extract, Citric acid, Urea, Sodium citrate, Phytic acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700, Ci 15985

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