Forest Beauty

Forest Beauty Neroli Intense Hydrating Mask

Name: Forest Beauty - Neroli Intense Hydrating Mask
Brand: Forest Beauty

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Niacinamide + 12 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Hydrates and refreshes the skin.”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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, urea

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1–1.5%

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~0.5–1.1%

UreaHero· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.35–0.75%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.~2.7–4.1%

AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.3–2%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.6–1.4%

Glycosyl trehaloseKey activeEffect: High~0.2–0.75%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.15–0.7%

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~0.15–0.55%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Sodium polyglutamateKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.1–0.4%

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~5.6–8.5%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.4%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Tocopherol

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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~0.5–1.1%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Allantoin

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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.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1.3–2%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

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

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: dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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.

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: LowA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.6–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%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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Butylene glycol~5.6–8.5%

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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Glycereth-26~3.4–5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyethyl urea~2.7–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Allantoin~1.3–2%

Key active

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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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~1–1.5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.6–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Niacinamide~0.5–1.1%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

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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Xanthan gum~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Urea~0.35–0.75%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Glycosyl trehalose~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Ammonium lactate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.15–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.6%

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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ethanolamine~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium polyglutamate~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl urea, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Xanthan gum, Urea, Disodium edta, Glycosyl trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ammonium lactate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethanolamine, Sodium polyglutamate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract

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Product summary

"Forest Beauty - Neroli Intense Hydrating Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.00% - 1.50% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.60% - 1.40%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.30% - 2.00%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, urea 0.35% - 0.75%, panthenol 1.00% - 1.50%, allantoin 1.30% - 2.00% and hydroxyethyl urea 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.