Works for
MoisturizingGalactoarabinan, Cetyl alcohol + 5 moreWorks
“A hydrating mask to help lift skin, while softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother finish.”
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:
galactoarabinan, 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: cocos nucifera oil, glycine soja oil.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A hydrating mask to help lift skin, while softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Limonene + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGalactoarabinan~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycine soja oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPolysorbate 60~1.3–1.9%
Glycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSilt~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHectorite~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilSorbitan stearate~0.35–0.75%
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilSantalum austrocaledonicum wood oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oilGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Galactoarabinan, Cetyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycine soja oil, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Silt, Phenoxyethanol, Hectorite, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Sorbitan stearate, Limonene, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Benzoic acid, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| ESPALift and Firm MaskYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CAKaolin Clay Face Mask | frank bodyGlow Mask Pouch | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Problem Skin Facial Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $6.65 | $6.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ESPA - Lift and Firm Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.70% and galactoarabinan 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 82.50$ up to 89.00$ in the United States, for 77.99£ in the United Kingdom, for 112.20CA$ in Canada and for 89.60A$ in Australia.
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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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- 6Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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