Dr. Brandt Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask
Works for
MoisturizingSaccharomyces polypeptides, Dimethicone + 13 moreWorks well
“Ideal for those seeking a soothing and hydrating solution to restore and nourish the skin after daily aggressors, Hydro Biotic™ is your go-to treatment for replenishing dehydrated, sensitive skin.”
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, honey.
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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: saccharomyces polypeptides
Anti-agingVitis vinifera seed extract, Saccharomyces polypeptides + 2 moreMay help
“The restorative blend of Ceramides improve elasticity and reduce water loss, helping to combat premature signs of ageing and reveal a healthy-looking, younger complexion.”
This product contains saccharomyces polypeptides, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishInulin, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Left on overnight, this mask rebalances your skin’s natural flora, reducing redness and blemishes to balance skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Left on overnight, this mask rebalances your skin’s natural flora, reducing redness and blemishes to balance skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosa damascena flower oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropanediol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium chloride~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.8–2.2%
Lactococcus ferment lysate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateHexyldecanol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolInulin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Inulin1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Yogurt powder~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeButylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 glycolTamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.45–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateBisabolol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCetylhydroxyproline palmitamide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamideStearic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHoney~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyBrassica campestris sterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolVitis vinifera seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces polypeptides~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Hexyldecanol, Inulin, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Yogurt powder, Peg-10 dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Sodium citrate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Stearic acid, Honey, Brassica campestris sterols, Rosa damascena flower oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Honey extract, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Aspalathus linearis extract, Saccharomyces polypeptides
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| Dr. BrandtHydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping MaskYOUR PRODUCT | SEPHORA COLLECTIONGel Mask Hydrating Quenching | RéViveMasque de Volûme Sculpting and Firming Mask | Miss SpaRich Face Illuminating Crème Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $58.00 | $24.00−$34.00 | $129.50+$71.50 | $9.99−$48.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Magnesium Aspartate | Oligopeptide-41 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. Brandt - Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (saccharomyces polypeptides 0.05% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 39.97$ up to 68.00$ in the United States, for 50.07CA$ in Canada, for 63.51A$ in Australia and from 40.56£ up to 44.97£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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