Farmacy Beauty Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 14 moreWorks well
“Starring FARMACY's own special honey blend, the Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask is jam-packed with supreme moisture and antioxidants to hydrate and protect.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: hippophae rhamnoides oil, phytosterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · NiacinamideWorks well
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Highlighted Ingredients , Ceramides and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) Rehydrate, prevent moisture loss, and replenish skin barrier.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, AromaMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–34%
- 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 GlycerinDiglycerin~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePyrus malus fruit extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPolyglycerin-3~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Niacinamide~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideHoney extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPanthenol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCentella asiatica extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractCeramide np~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPhytosterols~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsAllantoin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPropolis extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractRoyal jelly extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractAroma~0.15–0.65%
Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilGlyceryl dioleate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglycerin-4~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTriolein~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, Honey extract, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide np, Phytosterols, Allantoin, Propolis extract, Royal jelly extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Aroma, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Glyceryl dioleate, Polyglycerin-4, Propanediol, Triolein, Phenoxyethanol, Water
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| Farmacy BeautyHoney Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration MaskYOUR PRODUCT | PixiAftersun Sheet Mask | Some By MiBeta Panthenol Repair Daily Mask - 30pcs | AbibCollagen Eye Patch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $45.00 | $10.00−$35.00 | $17.52−$27.48 | $15.45−$29.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Anhydroxylitol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Farmacy Beauty - Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.60% - 3.90%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 1.10% - 1.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.50% - 2.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.50% - 2.20%, diglycerin 4.80% - 7.20% and glycerin 22.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Farmacy Beauty" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 36.00£ up to 53.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 77.00CA$ in Canada and for 60.00$ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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