Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Masker
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Cetearyl alcohol + 11 moreWorks well
“Silkamino™ Mega-Moisturizing Masker”
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, hydrolyzed silk.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholShea butter glycerides~3.8–4.7%
Behentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinBrassicamidopropyl dimethylamine~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDiheptyl succinate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinatePolyester-37~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDisunfloweroylethyl dimonium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sunflower seed oil glycerides~0.55–0.85%
Sclerocarya birrea seed butter~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilSilk amino acids~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Silk amino acidsHydrolyzed silk~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- 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 oilSericin~0.3–0.55%
Panthenol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractLauryl lactyl lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Shea butter glycerides, Behentrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, Cetyl alcohol, Diheptyl succinate, Polyester-37, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disunfloweroylethyl dimonium chloride, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Sclerocarya birrea seed butter, Cetrimonium chloride, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Silk amino acids, Hydrolyzed silk, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sericin, Panthenol, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Lauryl lactyl lactate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| Drunk ElephantSilkamino Mega-Moisturizing MaskerYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticHydra-Vital Face Mask | ISANACalming Panthenol Mask | APIVITAExpress Beauty Face Mask with Prickly Pear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 51% | 48% |
| Price | $30.00 | $48.04+$18.04 | — | $4.79−$25.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Allantoin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Drunk Elephant - Silkamino™ Mega-Moisturizing Masker" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed silk, silk amino acids and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, diheptyl succinate and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Drunk Elephant" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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