Face Reality Skincare Brighten-C Mask
Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Undecylenoyl phenylalanineWorks well
“Improves the appearance of uneven skintone and helps prevent the appearance of future dark spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: undecylenoyl phenylalanine
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Nonapeptide-1 + 11 moreWorks well
“facial mask”
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:
dextran, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Nonapeptide-1 + 1 moreMay help
This product contains nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.7–8.2%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateStearic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCetearyl olivate~0.95–1.2%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateUndecylenoyl phenylalanine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An amino-acid based compound that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help lighten sun spots and support more even skin tone.
More about Undecylenoyl phenylalanine1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbitan olivate~0.4–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Bisabolol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium gluconate~0.25–0.45%
Diglucosyl gallic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Succinoglycan~0.2–0.4%
Tropolone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.3%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 glycolRumex occidentalis extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dextran~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranNonapeptide-1~0.05–0.15%
- 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 Nonapeptide-1Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Undecylenoyl phenylalanine, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium hydroxide, Bisabolol, Sodium gluconate, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Succinoglycan, Tropolone, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Butylene glycol, Rumex occidentalis extract, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1
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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.
| Face Reality SkincareBrighten-C MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Esmi Skin MineralsBouncy Brightening Silk Booster Mask | AvataraNiacinamide Water Gel Face Mask | GlowiestSweet Dreams Berry Plump Collagen Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $49.00 | $60.62+$11.62 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-68 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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