Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Phytosphingosine + 9 moreWorks well
“Firmarine Hydrogel Mask”
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: algae extract, argania spinosa kernel oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingAlgae extractNot delivered
“Enriched with concentrated botanical extracts and essential oils, it works to firm and tone whilst enhancing skin elasticity.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumChondrus crispus powder~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderCeratonia siliqua gum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCitrus paradisi fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed collagen~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenAlgae extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractGelidium cartilagineum extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytosphingosine~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineSodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-6~0.1–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Chondrus crispus powder, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Algae extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090
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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.
| Erno LaszloFirmarine Hydrogel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Skin RepublicHydrogel Face Sheet Mask Collagen | LUCKY TRENDYMoisture Foot Mask | DEW OF THE GODS™FIJIFUJI COLLAGEN VITAMIN MASK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $9.30 | $4.75 | $42.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Erno Laszlo - Firmarine Hydrogel Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.75%, hydrolyzed collagen 1.00% - 1.50%, glycerin 3.50% - 5.30% and algae extract 0.90% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 80.69CA$ in Canada, for 71.36A$ in Australia, for 31.82£ in the United Kingdom and for 60.00$ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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