Dr. Botanicals

Dr. Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Regenerating Hydrating sleeping Mask

Name: Dr. Botanicals - Pomegranate Superfood Regenerating Hydrating sleeping Mask
Brand: Dr. Botanicals

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 12 more

Works

What the product description says

“Pomegranate Superfood Regenerating Hydrating sleeping Mask”

From product name

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: glycerin, sucrose.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

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~3.6–5.3%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–3.4%

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~2.1–3.1%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.8–2.6%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–2.3%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~1.3–2%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.6%

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.9–1.35%

Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.55–1.25%

Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

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~0.05–0.15%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–0.9%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.15–0.55%

Chondrus crispus extractUnder-dosedRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Sodium anisate

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.9–1.35%est.

Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 estersHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product textureMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.15–0.55%est.

Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

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

5 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.8–2.6%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.05–0.3%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.4%est.

Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5–7.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate se~2.1–3.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.8–2.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.9–1.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~0.45–1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium levulinate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium anisate~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactic acid~0.15–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Phytic acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Levulinic acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Cellulose gum~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.3%

Under-dosedComedogenic 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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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Sucrose~0.05–0.15%

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

More about Sucrose

Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Cocos nucifera oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Acacia decurrens/jojoba/sunflower seed wax polyglyceryl-3 esters, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium anisate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Phytic acid, Levulinic acid, Cellulose gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sucrose

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Product summary

"Dr. Botanicals - Pomegranate Superfood Regenerating Hydrating sleeping Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sucrose 0.05% - 0.15% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.