Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 18 moreWorks well
“Key Benefits Designed for use with the UFO or UFO Mini Contains six rejuvenating face masks Plumping and hydrating ingredients help to reduce the appearance of fine lines Manuka honey works to combat dry skin Helps to promote a smooth and supple complexion UK200027907”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": alanine, aspartic acid.
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: panthenol
Anti-agingSerine, Threonine + 3 moreMay help
“Key Benefits Designed for use with the UFO or UFO Mini Contains six rejuvenating face masks Plumping and hydrating ingredients help to reduce the appearance of fine lines Manuka honey works to combat dry skin Helps to promote a smooth and supple complexion UK200027907”
This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Hydroquinone, Alanine + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.
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: alanine, cysteine.
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-oxidationSide benefit · CysteineMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cysteine) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.4–6.6%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinHoney extract~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extract1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.4%
Diethoxyethyl succinate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateHydroxyacetophenone~1–1.5%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCarbomer~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.5–1.15%
Panthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseBetaine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.1–0.4%
Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.4%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSerine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGlutamic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidLeucine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alanine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineArginine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineTyrosine~0.05–0.15%
Phenylalanine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.05–0.2%
Threonine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineValine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHistidine~0.05–0.15%
Cysteine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineMethionine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Formaldehyde~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateBenzophenone-3~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Coal tar~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydroquinone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).
More about HydroquinoneTriclosan~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triclocarban~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Honey extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Parfum, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Formaldehyde, Paraffinum liquidum, Retinyl palmitate, Benzophenone-3, Coal tar, Hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Parfum
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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.
| FOREOUFO Mini Mask Manuka HoneyYOUR PRODUCT | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | ManyoBifida Biome Ampoule Mask | DEARPACKERTevania Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | — | $3.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 15 of 18 | 14 of 18 | 15 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"FOREO - UFO Mini Mask Manuka Honey" is effective for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.25%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (histidine 0.05% - 0.15%, alanine 0.05% - 0.15%, aspartic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, glutamic acid 0.05% - 0.25%, glycine 0.10% - 0.35%, betaine 0.10% - 0.35%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.80% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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