BIODANCE

BIODANCE Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask - for Calming & Sebum Control

Name: BIODANCE - Refreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask - for Calming & Sebum Control
Brand: BIODANCE

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Madecassoside, Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate + 20 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Deep Sea Water: Hydrates the skin and supports natural sebum.”

Source: Sephora CA

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

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: madecassoside

MadecassosideHeroEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.2%

Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrateKey activeEffect: High10%

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~3.9–5.8%

Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~1.6–2.4%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.2–1.8%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.15–0.5%

Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.1–0.35%

Laminaria japonica extractKey activeEffect: HighSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.3%

SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.1–0.45%

Spirulina platensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.35%

LactoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%

AgarEffect: LowPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.55%

Pyrus communis fruit extract· HumectantEffect: LowCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.1–0.3%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.3%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.25%

Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~0.05–0.25%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.45%

Bifida ferment lysateUnder-dosedConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.4%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.05–0.3%

PanthenolUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.05–0.2%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 7 more

Works well

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.15–0.5%

MadecassosideKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.2%

Lactobacillus fermentEffect: LowA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.1–0.35%

Spirulina platensis extractEffect: LowAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.35%

Cucumis melo fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.35%

Melia azadirachta flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin~0.05–0.25%

Bifida ferment lysateUnder-dosedConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.4%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.05–0.25%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 1 more

May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

MadecassosideKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower water

Medium risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.6–4%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

AgarPolysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.15–0.5%est.

MadecassosideAn 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 formulationsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

4 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

Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.6–2.4%est.

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1–1.5%est.

Laminaria japonica extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.1–0.3%est.

Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate10%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%

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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Dipropylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Acrylates copolymer~2.6–4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Chondrus crispus~1.6–2.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Sea water~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Betaine~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Algin~1–1.5%

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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Agar~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Potassium chloride~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sucrose~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Laminaria digitata water(1,000ppm)0.1%

Not recognized

Allantoin~0.1–0.45%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

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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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Citric acid~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Iris florentina root extract~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Laminaria japonica extract~0.1–0.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Kjellmaniella gyrata extract~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract

Bifida ferment lysate~0.1–0.4%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

More about Bifida ferment lysate

Lactose~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Spirulina platensis extract~0.1–0.35%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Jania rubens extract~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Panthenol~0.05–0.2%

Under-dosed

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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Madecassoside~0.05–0.2%

Hero · MoisturizingIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens 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

More about Madecassoside

Ingredient list view

Water, Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Acrylates copolymer, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Chondrus crispus, Sea water, Betaine, Algin, Agar, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium chloride, Sucrose, Caprylyl glycol, Unknown, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Disodium edta, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Citric acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Iris florentina root extract, Butylene glycol, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Kjellmaniella gyrata extract, Centella asiatica extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactose, Lactobacillus ferment, Spirulina platensis extract, Jania rubens extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Madecassoside

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	BIODANCERefreshing Sea Kelp Real Deep Mask - for Calming & Sebum ControlYOUR PRODUCT	MizonCicaluronic Water Fit Mask	JMsolutionPanthelene Inteinsive Barrier Mask	LapcosDaily Aloe Mask
Match	—	58%	56%	55%
Price	$19.00	$2.73−$16.27	$25.60+$6.60	$34.12+$15.12
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 11	5 of 11	5 of 11
Key difference	—	Madecassic Acid	Niacinamide	Dimethicone
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
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