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FaceTory Glow Baby Glow 2-Step Sheet Mask - Brightening & Soothing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This sheet mask is made to help improve the appearance of dullness and hyperpigmentation, quench any dry and dehydrated skin, while improving and refining the skin's texture and smooth out the look of pores.
betaine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract obtained from a plant root (cogon grass). It works as an excellent humectant attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
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Anti-aging
adenosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
gluconolactone
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Anti-oxidation
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
origanum vulgare leaf extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
adenosine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Made with Niacinamide, this sheet mask will improve and even out the complexion, minimize the look of pores and help heal any acne scars. This sheet mask is a 2-Step mask.
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
gluconolactone
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This sheet mask is made to help improve the appearance of dullness and hyperpigmentation, quench any dry and dehydrated skin, while improving and refining the skin's texture and smooth out the look of pores.
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
gluconolactone
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
centella asiatica extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
butylene glycol
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Trehalose, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Lilium candidum flower extract, Iris versicolor extract, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Freesia refracta extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Arginine, Gluconolactone, Carbomer, Sodium hyaluronate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Centella asiatica extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Trehalose, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Viscum album extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Glycine max seed extract, Saccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract, Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Portulaca oleracea extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Salix alba bark extract
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