
“Balances the skin with moisture-locking hydration”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, 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: panthenol
“Awaken is a Replenishing Gel Mask with moisture-locking ingredients that gently exfoliate dry skin and help protect your complexion against environmental stressors, like pollution, leaving skin feeling smoother and tighter-looking.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja seed extract, punica granatum extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone, punica granatum extract) 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.
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOne 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 GlycerinA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidA peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateDerived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideContains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Viola odorata flower/leaf extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractTraditionally 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 juiceHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePure 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 TocopherolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCan 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 AlcoholHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Biosaccharide gum-4, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Maris aqua, Hydrolyzed algin, Maltitol, Punica granatum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Santalum album wood extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Viola odorata flower/leaf extract, Saccharide isomerate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Clitoria ternatea flower extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Maltodextrin, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Hexylene glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Magnesium chloride, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium phytate
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| CosMedixAwaken Replenishing Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Biobelle#Glam Sheet Mask | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | FOREOUFO and Glow Addict Mask | |
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| Match | — | 49% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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