ESPA Face Masks Isotonic Hydration Mask

ESPA Face Masks Isotonic Hydration Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Experience an instant burst of hydration when skin needs it the most – delivered by nature’s humectant offerings.”
Source: Espa UK

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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~3–3.7%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.1%
Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~0.2–0.35%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 9 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
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.9–9.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.7–2.1%est.
Paullinia cupana seed extract—High~0.35–0.65%est.
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.2–0.4%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Spirulina maxima extract—3/5~0.2–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.9–9.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~4.4–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Glycerin~3–3.7%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Silica~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sea water extract~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Sodium gluconate~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Mica~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Paullinia cupana seed extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Maltodextrin~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium carrageenan~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jania rubens extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Spirulina maxima extract~0.2–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Santalum album oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77891
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Silica, Sea water extract, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Mica, Chlorphenesin, Sodium hydroxide, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citric acid, Sodium carrageenan, Linalool, Jania rubens extract, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Spirulina maxima extract, Potassium sorbate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Santalum album oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Ci 77891

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