Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Rice x 5

Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Rice x 5

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Centella asiatica extract + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Sie tränkt die Haut mit sanften, feuchtigkeitsspendenden Inhaltsstoffen für erhöhte Elastizität und ein glatteres Hautbild mit weniger Irritationen.”
Source: Beauty Bay

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: arginine, 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: arginine, glyceryl caprylate.

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~3.5–5.3%
Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~1.6–2.5%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.3–0.75%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.7%
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~2.1–3.1%
Oryza sativa extractEffect: LowA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.35–0.75%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.1–0.5%
Viola tricolor extract· EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~0.1–0.4%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Die Pure Essence Reis-Sheet-Maske hellt dunkle Flecken auf, sorgt für einen strahlenden Teint und hilft, Pigmentierung zu bekämpfen.”
Source: Beauty Bay

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract + 3 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~1.6–2.5%
Paeonia suffruticosa root extractEffect: Low~1.4–2.2%
Oryza sativa extractEffect: LowA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%
Viola tricolor extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~0.1–0.4%
Centaurea cyanus flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals~0.05–0.25%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract
May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~1.6–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~1.4–2.2%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~1.6–2.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%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~0.15–0.7%est.
Viola tricolor extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.7–10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
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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Centella asiatica extract~1.6–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Oryza sativa extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Arginine~0.3–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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

A preservative

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.7%
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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Glycine max seed extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
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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Pvm/ma copolymer~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Viola tricolor extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

More about Centaurea cyanus flower extract
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Butylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Oryza sativa extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Arginine, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glycine max seed extract, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Viola tricolor extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Disodium edta

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Product summary

"Holika Holika - Pure Essence Mask Sheet Rice x 5" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.20% - 0.70%, arginine 0.30% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 2.20£ up to 8.95£ in the United Kingdom, for 16.00$ in the United States and for 3.90CA$ in Canada.

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Holika Holika Pure Essence Mask Sheet Rice x 5
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