This product contains acids (lactic acid 3.00% - 3.60%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.35% - 0.65%, asiatic acid 0.40% - 0.60% and asiaticoside 0.40% - 0.60% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Humectants (sucrose 0.15% - 0.25%, lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.40%, glycogen 0.40% - 0.60%, sodium lactate 2.20% - 2.70%, lactic acid 3.00% - 3.60% and glycerin 4.90% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 29.99$ up to 83.00$ in the United States and from 72.00£ up to 562.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Working to leave the skin looking visibly clearer and feeling firmer, the mask works to transform the skin’s appearance overnight.Formulated with a tri-acid complex containing lactic acid, succinic acid and Asiatic acid, this mask helps to exfoliate the skin to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, redness, blemishes and fine lines.

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This product contains asiaticoside, lactic acid. 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.

lactic acid 3% - 3.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

asiaticoside 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

melatonin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

Evens skin tone

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Working to leave the skin looking visibly clearer and feeling firmer, the mask works to transform the skin’s appearance overnight.Formulated with a tri-acid complex containing lactic acid, succinic acid and Asiatic acid, this mask helps to exfoliate the skin to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, redness, blemishes and fine lines.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic 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.

lactic acid 3% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Working to leave the skin looking visibly clearer and feeling firmer, the mask works to transform the skin’s appearance overnight.Formulated with a tri-acid complex containing lactic acid, succinic acid and Asiatic acid, this mask helps to exfoliate the skin to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, redness, blemishes and fine lines.

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.

lactic acid 3% - 3.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

microcrystalline cellulose 0.25% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Moisturizing

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, glycogen.

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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.

sodium lactate 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

squalane 0.55% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

sucrose 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - melatonin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

melatonin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.8% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Targeting Blemishes & Breakouts Dullness Pigmentation / Dark Spots The Good Stuff Fragrance Free Paraben Free Silicone Free Sulphate Free Fake a good night’s sleep with the help of the Face Gym Cheat Mask, an overnight treatment mask that works to resurface and brighten the complexion.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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Key Actives

lactic acid 3% - 3.6%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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lavandula angustifolia flower extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Essential oil that can be irritating

gardenia florida fruit extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

plankton extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.9% - 6%

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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

propanediol 4% - 4.8%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Lactic acid, Sodium lactate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, C15-19 alkane, Succinic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Almond/borage/linseed/olive acids/glycerides, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Asiaticoside, Glycogen, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Phospholipids, Plankton extract, Melatonin, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Butylene glycol, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose gum, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	lactic acid madecassic acid +10 more	Common: madecassic acid glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +8 more	Common: madecassic acid glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +8 more	Common: madecassic acid glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside beta-glucan +4 more	Common: madecassic acid glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin +5 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate potassium azeloyl diglycinate +8 more	Common: madecassic acid glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +10 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin +2 more Other: mandelic acid	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: camellia oleifera leaf extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +8 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: gluconolactone glycolic acid +2 more	Common: madecassic acid asiaticoside +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +1 more
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Potential Irritants	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +3 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +12 more	lipase Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +29 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more

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