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.

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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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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Firmarine Hydrogel Mask

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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

hydrolyzed collagen 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Enriched with concentrated botanical extracts and essential oils, it works to firm and tone whilst enhancing skin elasticity.

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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.

algae extract 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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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Key Actives

phytosphingosine 0.35% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

argania spinosa kernel oil 1.5% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Potential irritants

citrus paradisi fruit extract 1.2% - 1.8%

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parfum 0.05% - 0.2%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus powder 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

algae extract 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-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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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.8% - 8.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

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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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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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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +5 more Other: chondrus crispus	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: urea dimethicone +3 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: chondrus crispus centella asiatica extract +2 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide 3 ceramide 4 +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 ceramide eop +11 more	Common: phytosphingosine sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +10 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +2 more Other: linoleic acid acetyl hexapeptide-8 +25 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +31 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum algae extract +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? morus bombycis root extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? talc Has skin benefit? +20 more

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