Eminence Organics Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque
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MoisturizingHoney, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Ideal for a variety of skin types, Eminence Organics' Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque delivers hydration without clogging pores.”
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: cucurbita pepo seed oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.
Anti-agingNiacinamide ~0.2–0.75% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Reduces the visible signs of aging”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panicum miliaceum seed flour~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root juice~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyCellulose gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinTriticum aestivum seed extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractZinc oxide~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCoco-glucoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilEugenia caryophyllus stem oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractNiacinamide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Pantothenic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Pantothenic acidSalvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilIngredient list view
Water, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Panicum miliaceum seed flour, Daucus carota sativa root juice, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Honey, Cellulose gum, Glycerin, Triticum aestivum seed extract, Unknown, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Zinc oxide, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Coco-glucoside, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Eugenia caryophyllus stem oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Niacinamide, Citrus limon peel oil, Pantothenic acid, Salvia sclarea oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbic acid, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
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| Eminence OrganicsSeabuckthorn Balancing MasqueYOUR PRODUCT | MIRAE8 Minutes Power Capsule Mask Moisturizing | Drunk ElephantF-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial | BANOBAGIVita Genic Jelly Mask - 7 Types | |
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| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $56.00 | $19.10−$36.90 | $17.18−$38.82 | $3.12−$52.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Eminence Organics - Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Eminence Organics - Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin and honey 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 (cucurbita pepo seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 6.40% - 7.80%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.20%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Price
The product retails for 52.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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