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Fountain of Truth Honey Glow Mask
Fountain of Truth

Fountain of Truth Honey Glow Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Glycerin + 12 more
Works well
What the product description says
“helps to boost moisture in skin, calms skin, soothes skin Honey Extract .”
Source: Ulta

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: glycerin, saccharomyces/copper ferment.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.4–6.6%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2–2.9%
Propolis extractKey activeEffect: MediumA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating~1.3–2%
Royal jelly extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA 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~1–1.5%
Saccharomyces/copper fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighYeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing~0.85–1.25%
Saccharomyces/iron fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighYeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing~0.5–1.2%
Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighYeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing~0.45–1%
Saccharomyces/silicon fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighYeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing~0.4–0.9%
Saccharomyces/zinc fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighYeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing~0.35–0.85%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~0.15–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-10 stearateEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin~4–6%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.3–0.75%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The Fountain of Truth Honey Glow Mask enhances and hydrates skin for a dewy, youthful appearance.”
Source: Ulta

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“helps to balance and soothe problem skin and decongest pores Royal Jelly Extract .”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~2.6–3.9%est.
Propolis extractA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skinMedium~4–6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.4–6.6%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~2–2.9%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~1–1.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~4–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–6.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Curcuma longa root powder~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Honey extract~2–2.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Propolis extract~1.3–2%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

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Royal jelly extract~1–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.85–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing

More about Saccharomyces/copper ferment
Saccharomyces/iron ferment~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

More about Saccharomyces/iron ferment
Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

More about Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment
Saccharomyces/silicon ferment~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

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Saccharomyces/zinc ferment~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing

More about Saccharomyces/zinc ferment
Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Panthenol~0.35–0.85%
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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Allantoin~0.3–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

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

More about Allantoin
Water~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Honey~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Vanillin~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Potassium sorbate
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Coumarin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

More about Coumarin
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Curcuma longa root powder, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Honey extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Propolis extract, Royal jelly extract, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Undaria pinnatifida cell culture extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Water, Citric acid, Honey, Vanillin, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Coumarin

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in ratsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentialsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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