Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Sodium pca + 20 moreWorks well
“The brand’s star product from the Special Saho range of Japanese cosmetics, this toning, hydrating and uplifting melt-in mask is available for sa le online and worldwide in prestigious venues and world-renowned stores.Formulated with powerful and stimulating ingredients, it offers immediate visible results.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingAspartic acid, Serine + 3 moreMay help
“Enriched with Triple Collagen, the brand’s exclusive anti-aging ingredient, The Special Mask is designed to awaken, lift and tone your skin.”
This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrogenated polyisobutene~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneParaffinum liquidum~2.6–3.9%
- 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 liquidum1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol~1.7–2.5%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateGlyceryl stearate~1–1.45%
- 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 stearateTriethanolamine~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCi 77891~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.35–0.8%
- 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 dioxideAlcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium pca~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaMenthyl lactate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium lactate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateButylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 glycolDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideArginine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUbiquinone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneAspartic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaAluminum hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideGlycine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineValine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHydrolyzed collagen~0.1–0.4%
- 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 collagenThreonine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.1–0.35%
Isoleucine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucinePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMorus alba root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylalanine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine~0.05–0.3%
Ci 61570~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.1–0.3%
- 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 Soluble collagenCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 19140~0.05–0.25%
Acetone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.05–0.25%
Water~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Paraffinum liquidum, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated rapeseed alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Peg-100 stearate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Alcohol, Parfum, Menthol, Sodium pca, Menthyl lactate, Sodium lactate, Butylene glycol, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Arginine, Ubiquinone, Aspartic acid, Pca, Aluminum hydroxide, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Phenoxyethanol, Morus alba root extract, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Ci 61570, Unknown, Soluble collagen, Citric acid, Ci 19140, Acetone, Water, Water
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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.
| EviDenSTHE SPECIAL MASKYOUR PRODUCT | EviDenS de BeautéThe Special Mask | FilorgaMESO-MASK Anti-Wrinkle Lightening Mask | coxirIntensive EGF Peptide Cream Mask Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 58% | 49% |
| Price | $249.50 | $249.50 | — | $29.98−$219.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 17 | 9 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"EviDenS - THE SPECIAL 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
- Humectants (soluble collagen 0.10% - 0.30%, histidine 0.05% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.10% - 0.40%, alanine 0.10% - 0.30%, glycine 0.10% - 0.30%, pca 0.10% - 0.35%, aspartic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, arginine 0.10% - 0.30%, sodium lactate 0.10% - 0.45% and sodium pca 0.15% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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