Etude House Mermaid Fire and Ice Cryosea Peel-off Mask
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Boscia Cryosea Blend (Red Algae, Menthol, Sea Kelp Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sea Water) cryotherapy inspired ingredients create a long lasting cooling effect that lifts, plumps and invigorates skin while prepping it for delivery of potent ingredients”
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:
glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Brightens, tightens and evens skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Magnesium aluminum silicate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium 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%
Polyvinyl alcohol~4.6–6.9%
Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~2.7–4%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateChondrus crispus extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Laminaria digitata extractSea water extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidMenthol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Copper chlorophyll~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cysteine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Simmondsia chinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an antioxidant effect and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis leaf extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractSea salt~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltSilica~0.5–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Mica~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tin oxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCi 77510~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteChromium oxide greens~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Chondrus crispus extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Sea water extract, Hyaluronic acid, Menthol, Copper chlorophyll, Acetyl cysteine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Simmondsia chinensis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sea salt, Silica, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Mica, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tin oxide, Unknown, Ci 77510, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Chromium oxide greens
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| Etude HouseMermaid Fire and Ice Cryosea Peel-off MaskYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubePDRN Pink Caffeine Night Wrapping Mask | Erno LaszloMulti-Task Full Circle Eye Serum Mask | Joanna VargasBright Eye Firming Mask | |
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| Match | — | 52% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | $39.00 | $20.06−$18.94 | $35.46−$3.54 | $54.85+$15.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Etude House - Mermaid Fire and Ice Cryosea Peel-off Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.40% - 0.95%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 1.10% - 1.60%, glycerin 3.40% - 5.10% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.40% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Etude House" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 39.00$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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