FOREO UFO Activated Masks - Shimmer Freak

FOREO UFO Activated Masks - Shimmer Freak

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Evens skin tone
Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“The energising eye mask is infused with antioxidant-rich Caffeine for its energising properties, plus a dose of replenishing Rose Water and Niacinamide, which targets uneven tone, fine lines and dullness.”
Source: Mankind

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~1.3–2%
Anti-aging
Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“The energising eye mask is infused with antioxidant-rich Caffeine for its energising properties, plus a dose of replenishing Rose Water and Niacinamide, which targets uneven tone, fine lines and dullness.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~1.3–2%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 2 more
Works well

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~1.3–2%
PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.1–0.45%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.9–1.35%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa centifolia flower water—High~7.2–10.7%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~1–1.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa centifolia flower water~7.2–10.7%
Irritant · high
1,2-hexanediol~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Water~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methylpropanediol~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Niacinamide~1.3–2%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces 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

More about Niacinamide
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Butylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Water~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Allantoin~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Caffeine~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Panthenol~0.1–0.45%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa centifolia flower water, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Allantoin, Caffeine, Sodium polyacrylate, Panthenol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Titanium dioxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Parfum

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Product summary

"FOREO - UFO Activated Masks - Shimmer Freak" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

  • A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.50%). 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.

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FOREO UFO Activated Masks - Shimmer Freak
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