Germaine de Capuccini Purexpert Exfoliating Dermo Purifying Mask
Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Jojoba esters + 11 moreWorks
“Tartaric Acid and Wax Micro-Spheres support the epidermis, supplying it with hydration and balance.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: chondrus crispus extract, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate.
ExfoliationTartaric acidNot delivered
“Purexpert Exfoliating Dermo Purifying Mask”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Zingiber officinale root extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Kaolin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 KaolinLava powder~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePentylene glycol~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDimethylimidazolidinone rice starch~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starchHydrogenated polydecene~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneIllite~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic wax~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCi 77163~0.7–1.05%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholButylene glycol~0.5–0.8%
- 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 glycolJojoba esters~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChondrus crispus extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractHydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps softent the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gumZingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCinnamomum cassia bark~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateArachidyl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerTalc~0.4–0.6%
Tartaric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ci 73360~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Lava powder, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene glycol, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Hydrogenated polydecene, Illite, Synthetic wax, Ci 77163, Arachidyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, Zingiber officinale root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Arachidyl glucoside, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Talc, Tartaric acid, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Citronellol, Ci 73360
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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.
| Germaine de CapucciniPurexpert Exfoliating Dermo Purifying MaskYOUR PRODUCT | TiZORestorative Sleeping Mask | GoodalAHA Clearing Ampoule for Sensitive Skin | Leave On Treatment, Natural, Gentle, Clarifying, Peeling, Exfoliating, Toning, Pore-Tightening | APRIL SKINTXA Niacinamide Collagen 99 Capsule Gel Mask 30g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | $58.00 | $68.00+$10.00 | — | $4.18−$53.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Germaine de Capuccini - Purexpert Exfoliating Dermo Purifying Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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