Fourth Ray Beauty Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil + 10 moreWorks
“all known to nourish, soften, and replenish skin.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, glycine soja oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrolyzed corn starch~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchKaolin~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.3–2.8%
Agave tequilana stem extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMagnesium aluminum silicate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateHydrated silica~1.2–1.5%
Parfum~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Persea gratissima oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilGlycine soja oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPropanediol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHexylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolArginine~0.3–0.5%
- 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 ArginineBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPascopyron smithii extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spirulina maxima extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCoriandrum sativum leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTourmaline extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractChromium oxide greens~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77288~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium hydroxide green~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77289~0.1–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Kaolin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Agave tequilana stem extract, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Olea europaea fruit oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Hydrated silica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium sorbate, Persea gratissima oil, Glycine soja oil, Propanediol, Hexylene glycol, Arginine, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pascopyron smithii extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Coriandrum sativum leaf extract, Unknown, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tourmaline extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 77289, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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| Fourth Ray BeautyAvocado Superfood Nourishing MaskYOUR PRODUCT | EviDenS de BeautéThe 7 Minutes Brightening Anti-aging Mask | MinonAmino Moist Essential Mask | The Crème ShopBe Magical, Skin! Animated Rainbow Unicorn Face Mask - Rainbow of Magical Ingredients | |
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| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | $16.00 | — | $23.28+$7.28 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Alanine | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Fourth Ray Beauty - Avocado Superfood Nourishing Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, glycerin 3.00% - 3.70% and arginine 0.30% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.00$ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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