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Exclusive Hydraskin Cooling Hydrating Gel Mask Darphin

Darphin - Exclusive Hydraskin Cooling Hydrating Gel Mask
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

77 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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In stock 3/29/2021
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
hydroxyethyl urea
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
betaine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
biosaccharide gum-1
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
tocopheryl acetate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
chlorella vulgaris extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water\aqua\eau Plain old water
2 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
3 peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin
4 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
6 sodium polyacrylate starch Used to create a thicker product consistency
7 biosaccharide gum - 1 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
8 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
9 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
10 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
11 algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
12 laminaria saccharina extract A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
13 laminaria digitata extract Seaweed 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
14 punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract
15 salicornia herbacea extract
16 lavandula stoechas extract
17 chlorella vulgaris extract A 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
18 malachite extract A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
19 imperata cylindrica root extract
20 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
21 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
22 diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Used to stabilize the product formulation
23 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
24 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
25 inulin Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
26 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
27 sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
28 butylene glycol 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
29 hydrogenated vegetable oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
30 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
31 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
32 peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
33 polyglyceryl-10 laurate Helps water and oil mix together
34 hydroxyethyl urea A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
35 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
36 capryloyl glycine
37 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
38 polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
39 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
40 hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture
41 t-butyl alcohol Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
42 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
43 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
44 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
45 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
46 hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
47 hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
48 alpha-isomethyl ionone A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
49 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
50 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
51 benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
52 tetrasodium edta Helps to stabilize the product formulation
53 disodium edta-copper
54 chlorphenesin A preservative
55 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
56 blue 1 (ci 42090 A colorant (dye)
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
  • Use of iron in the form of a stone extract as stimulus of the synthesis of collagen by skin fibroblasts
  • Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
  • In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
  • Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics
  • Amended final report of the safety assessment of t-Butyl Alcohol as used in cosmetics
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