Eminence Organics

Eminence Organics Lime Stimulating Masque

Name: Eminence Organics - Lime Stimulating Masque
Brand: Eminence Organics

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-aging

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Algae extract + 4 more

May help

What the product description says

“Eminence Organics Lime Stimulating Masque activates the inner layers of the skin to increase cellular renewal and bring about a healthier, more youthful complexion.”

Source: Dermstore

This product contains thioctic acid, ubiquinone. These ingredients help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~1.4–2.1%

Algae extractEffect: LowPlant 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~1.4–2%

Thioctic acidEffect: Low~0.1–0.35%

UbiquinoneEffect: LowCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.3%

Lycium barbarum fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.1–0.45%

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)~0.15–0.7%

Moisturizing

Algae extract, Glycerin + 9 more

Works

What the product description says

“Mineral-rich thermal water nourishes and replenishes moisture as it balances excess oil production to promote a beautiful, radiant glow.”

Source: Dermstore

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: algae extract, glycerin.

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: cocos nucifera oil, algae extract.

Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant 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~1.4–2%

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~0.4–0.95%

Adansonia digitata seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

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~0.15–0.65%

UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.3%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~4.5–6.8%

Oryza sativa extractEffect: LowA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–3%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Lycium barbarum fruit extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.1–0.45%

Evens skin tone

Lactic acid ~0.15–0.7%, below the ~2% it needs

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“Key Ingredients Lime & Lemon antioxidant; source of vitamin C Thermal Water source of minerals to the skin; softens and nourishes the skin Nettle stimulating Bio Complex a booster of antioxidants, coenzyme Q10, and alpha lipoic acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin”

Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Salicylic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.3–0.75%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thioctic acid + 6 more

Works well

This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~1.4–2.1%

Thioctic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%

Euterpe oleracea fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.15–0.55%

Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking~0.15–0.6%

Daucus carota sativa root extractEffect: LowCarrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color~0.15–0.6%

Lycium barbarum fruit extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia juice, Citrus grandis juice + 4 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantifolia juice—High~22–33%est.

Citrus grandis juice—High~4.4–6.6%est.

Citrus aurantifolia peel extract—High~3.7–5.6%est.

Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~2.4–3.6%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.3–0.75%est.

Citrus limon seed oil—High~0.15–0.55%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~4.5–6.8%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%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~0.15–0.7%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Myrciaria dubia fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

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

3 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

Algae extractPlant 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 yet3/5~1.4–2%est.

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.35–0.85%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Citrus aurantifolia juice~22–33%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Exfoliation

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Aloe barbadensis extract~4.5–6.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Juice

Not recognized

Citrus grandis juice~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantifolia peel extract~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus limon peel extract~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Oryza sativa extract~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

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 extract

Kelp extract

Not recognized

Algae extract~1.4–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Glycerin~1–1.6%

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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Thermal

Not recognized

Water~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Urtica dioica extract~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~0.4–0.95%

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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Algin~0.35–0.85%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chlorophyll

Not recognized

Lactic acid~0.15–0.7%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-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)

More about Lactic acid

Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citrus limon seed oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Malpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phyllanthus emblica extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.3–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extract

Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.65%

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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Water~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

More about Lycium barbarum fruit extract

Tapioca starch~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

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Ubiquinone~0.1–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

More about Ubiquinone

Ingredient list view

Citrus aurantifolia juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Citrus grandis juice, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Algae extract, Glycerin, Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Urtica dioica extract, Glycerin, Algin, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Unknown, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus limon seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone

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Product summary

"Eminence Organics - Lime Stimulating Masque" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (glycerin 0.40% - 0.95%, glycerin 1.00% - 1.60% and algae extract 1.40% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.