GlyMed Plus Oxygen Deep Pore Masque

GlyMed Plus Oxygen Deep Pore Masque

Efficacy33/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.4–3%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~2.3–2.9%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This masque works as a deep cleaner, triggering a deep desincrustation process to thoroughly cleanse and purify congested pores, stimulate healthy cell turnover, and reveal smoother, more radiant skin.”
Source: N/A

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Oxygen Deep Pore Masque”
From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.4–3%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extractAnti-bacterial compound that works as a preservativeHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
PerfluorohexaneUsed in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipmentMedium~6.3–7.7%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~2.3–2.9%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Lens esculenta fruit extractA plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lackingMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.15–0.3%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~0.1–0.2%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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~1.4–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Perfluorohexane~6.3–7.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used in products to help dissolve oxygen and enhance oxygen molecule penetration into the skin. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an oxygen emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment

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Glycerin~3.8–4.6%
Formula
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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Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer~3–3.6%
Formula
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~2.3–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.4–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Perfluorodecalin~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Carrageenan~1.4–1.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Pentafluoropropane~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sorbitol~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Sodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Xylitylglucoside~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Potassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Anhydroxylitol~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xylitol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Mica~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Ci 77891~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Anti-bacterial compound that works as a preservative

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Panthenol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Mucor miehei extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Agaricus bisporus cap/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Rice ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Lens esculenta fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Sodium lactate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Sodium pca~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.2%
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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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Limonene~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Perfluorohexane, Glycerin, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Perfluorodecalin, Carrageenan, Pentafluoropropane, Citrus grandis peel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Sodium chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Potassium sorbate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Mica, Ci 77891, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/wasabia japonica root ferment extract, Panthenol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Mucor miehei extract, Agaricus bisporus cap/stem extract, Rice ferment filtrate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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