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Garnier Charcoal and Algae Pore-Tightening and Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Pack x5
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Garnier Charcoal and Algae Pore-Tightening and Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Pack x5

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Charcoal and Algae Pore-Tightening and Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Pack x5”
From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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).

GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~1–1.45%
Sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%
SucroseKey activeEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.2–0.8%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~0.2–0.7%
Peg-32Effect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%
Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.5–1.15%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Papain
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.4%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~1.3–2%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid
May help

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.7–7%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%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~0.4–0.9%est.
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1–1.45%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.1–0.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.4–5%
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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Peg-32~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pvm/ma copolymer~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pvm/ma copolymer
Papain~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Potassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1–1.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.2%
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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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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P-anisic acid~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Alcohol~0.4–0.9%
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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Propanediol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sucrose~0.2–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.7%
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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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone
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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.1–0.3%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-32, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Pvm/ma copolymer, Papain, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Ananas sativus fruit extract, P-anisic acid, Alcohol, Propanediol, Sucrose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
Garnier Charcoal and Algae Pore-Tightening and Hydrating Face Sheet Mask Pack x5
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