PRODUCT REVIEW
Epicuren Green Tea & Seaweed Soothing Mask
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
glycerin
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
chondrus crispus
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
panthenol
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Green tea + seaweed = the perfect skincare match 🌱 🌟 Green tea has powerful antioxidants that free radicals in your skin and protect it from damage 🌟 Seaweed is known to regulate oil production and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Get ready for perfect, feel-good skin with our Green Tea & Seaweed Mask.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
laminaria digitata extract
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
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
aloe barbadensis extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
laminaria digitata extract
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Show more
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
panthenol
0.4% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
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
aloe barbadensis extract
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria japonica extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
laminaria digitata extract
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Show more
All ingredients
glycerin
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
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
laminaria japonica extract
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Laminaria japonica extract, Sea silt, Clay, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus powder, Panthenol, Algin, Chondrus crispus, Polysorbate 80, Unknown, Fucus serratus extract, Hypericum perforatum oil, Ascorbic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin