Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Mask

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Glycerin + 7 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Calm and hydrate the skin to achieve a perfect glass skin look with this 72% houttuynia cordata sheet mask.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.1–1.6%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.4–2.1%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.6–2.4%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.45–1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%
Dextrin· HumectantEffect: LowA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.2–0.8%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.7%
Evens skin tone
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Purify pores and brighten skin with this vitamin C-infused mask.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.45–1%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.4–0.9%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.2–0.8%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 3 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~0.45–1%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.4–0.9%
Zingiber officinale root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking~0.4–0.9%
Schisandra chinensis fruit extractEffect: LowA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Coptis japonica root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Coptis japonica root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~4.8–7.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
Schisandra chinensis fruit extractA berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.4%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
Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Houttuynia cordata extract~22–33%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~4.8–7.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Panthenol~4.4–6.6%
Hero · Moisturizing
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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Citric acid~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Houttuynia cordata extract~2.7–4%
Formula
Water~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
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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Panthenol~1.1–1.6%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

More about Panthenol
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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 extract
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Schisandra chinensis fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Schisandra chinensis fruit extract
Coptis japonica root extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Allantoin~0.15–0.7%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

More about T-butyl alcohol
Theobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Theobroma cacao extract
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

More about Ocimum basilicum oil
Dextrin~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Dextrin
Ingredient list view

Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Panthenol, Citric acid, Houttuynia cordata extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Schisandra chinensis fruit extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Dipropylene glycol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Caprylyl glycol, T-butyl alcohol, Theobroma cacao extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Dextrin

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Product summary

"Goodal - Houttuynia Cordata Calming Mask" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60%, panthenol 1.10% - 1.60%, glycerin 1.40% - 2.10% and panthenol 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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