COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“Improves skin elasticity and reduces appearances of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Propolis extract + 11 moreWorks well
“Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Saturated with Propolis Extract, the formula has anti-inflammatory benefits, clarifying the complexion by reducing any redness and cooling any irritation, revealing a more even tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“This natural ingredient also has antibacterial properties, working to ward off breakouts and pimples.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Cassia obtusifolia seed extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Haven’t been using dat long to observe any anti aging benefits but I do wake up with a supple skin every morning very hydrating indeed great for the winter days when u want to lock in your moisturiser if dat makes sense
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Propolis extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractButylene glycol~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinHoney extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractRoyal jelly extract~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extract1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Water~1.4–2.1%
Betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCassia obtusifolia seed extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carbomer~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePanthenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAdenosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeeswax~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxIngredient list view
Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Honey extract, Royal jelly extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Beeswax
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| COSRXUltimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight MaskYOUR PRODUCT | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | Cos De BAHAHyaluronic acid gel cream | ALIVE:LABMulti Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $19.00 | $21.15+$2.15 | $12.99−$6.01 | $55.57+$36.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: YADAH Daily Vege Mask - SeaweedSKIN&LAB Ectoin Recovery Gel Cream
Product summary
"COSRX - Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.25%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60%, betaine 2.40% - 3.60% and arginine 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 20.92£ up to 23.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 18.00$ up to 23.00$ in the United States, from 24.00CA$ up to 32.00CA$ in Canada and for 21.00A$ in Australia.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.