Burt's Bees Detoxifying Charcoal Sheet Mask

Burt's Bees Detoxifying Charcoal Sheet Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Honey extract +Β 2Β more
Works
What the product description says
β€œDERMATOLOGISTS TESTED: Naturally formulated without parabens, phthalates or petrolatum, Burt's Bees detoxifying sheet mask is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested to provide hydration and moisture”
Source: Walgreens

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

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they β€œpull 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 activeΒ· 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~3.9–5.9%
Honey extractKey activeΒ· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%
Sodium pcaKey activeΒ· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.4–0.9%
Caesalpinia spinosa gumΒ· EmollientEffect: Low~1.5–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Salvia sclarea extract, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Salix nigra bark extractA plant extract that might contain salicylic acidMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Caesalpinia spinosa gumβ€”Medium~1.5–2.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%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~3.9–5.9%
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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Propanediol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Honey extract~2.6–3.9%
Key activeIrritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salix nigra bark extract~1.9–2.9%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

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Caesalpinia spinosa gum~1.5–2.3%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing
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Salvia sclarea extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium pca~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Honey extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Salvia sclarea extract, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sodium pca, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key differenceβ€”NiacinamideGlycosyl TrehaloseBiosaccharide Gum-1
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol β€”β€”β€”
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