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$8.00
In stock
Size: 0.0625 Pounds
GlamGlow Instamud 60 Second Pore-Refining Treatment - 1oz / 30ml
Price as of 6/8/2022 3:27 GMT. More info
£32.00
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Instamud 60-second Pore-refining Treatment by Glamglow
£34.24
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Size: 0.110231131 Pounds
Glamglow Instamud 60 Second Pore-Refining Treatment 50g, GG054
Price as of 6/23/2022 12:44 GMT. More info
$44.00
Out of stock
Size: 1.7 oz
INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment
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Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise
What does the product description say?
"Fortified with Bentonite and Kaolin Clays, the bubbling mask activates upon contact with dry skin to help minimise visible pores and combat uneven skin tone."
Lookfantastic
WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
LOW
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
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Promise
What does the product description say?
"Fortified with Bentonite and Kaolin Clays, the bubbling mask activates upon contact with dry skin to help minimise visible pores and combat uneven skin tone."
Lookfantastic
WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

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

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.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
does not meet threshold
LOW
does not meet threshold
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Promise
What does the product description say?
"GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment is an oxygenating mud mask treatment that instantly refines pores and evens skin tone, leaving skin smooth and soft in just one minute."
Ulta
WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
MEDIUM
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
LOW
does not meet threshold
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Promise
What does the product description say?
"Ultra pigmented for 24 hours of intense colour and hydration"
Feelunique
WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: allantoin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol.

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

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
HIGH
meets threshold
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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

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.

Ingredient Effectiveness Concentration Irritancy
HIGH
meets threshold
LOW
meets threshold
HIGH
does not meet threshold

How honest is this product?

Promise Can it deliver?
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.

Potential irritants

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient Estimated concentration
Plain old water
45% - 55%
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
6.8% - 8.3%
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
5.8% - 7.1%
Helps stabilize the product formulation
3.1% - 3.8%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
2.3% - 2.8%
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
2% - 2.4%
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
1.4% - 1.7%
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
1.4% - 1.8%
1.1% - 1.3%
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
1% - 1.3%
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
1.3% - 1.6%
0.55% - 0.85%
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
0.5% - 0.75%
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
0.45% - 0.7%
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
0.45% - 0.65%
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
0.4% - 0.6%
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
0.35% - 0.65%
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
0.3% - 0.6%
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
0.3% - 0.5%
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
0.3% - 0.5%
A preservative
0.25% - 0.5%
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.25% - 0.5%
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
0.65% - 0.95%
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
0.25% - 0.45%
Used to create a thicker product consistency
0.25% - 0.45%
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
0.45% - 0.65%
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
0.45% - 0.65%
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
0.45% - 0.65%
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
0.3% - 0.5%
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
0.2% - 0.4%
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
0.25% - 0.45%
Helps oil and water mix together
0.25% - 0.45%
A preservative
0.2% - 0.35%
A preservative
0.15% - 0.25%
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
0.15% - 0.25%
A preservative
0.15% - 0.25%
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
0.15% - 0.25%
The ingredient is not recognized
TBC
0.05% - 0.1%
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