Holika Holika

Holika Holika Pure Essence Morning Mask Pack - Green Tea

Name: Holika Holika - Pure Essence Morning Mask Pack - Green Tea
Brand: Holika Holika

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 6 more

Works well

What the product description says

“The intensely hydrating formula helps to combat dryness, while balancing oil production to prevent excess shine.”

Source: Mankind

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

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~0.15–0.5%

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~4.2–6.3%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.6–2.4%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

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.~0.35–0.8%

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~1.3–2%

Viola tricolor extract· EmollientEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~0.4–1%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.55%

Anti-aging

Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

May help

What the product description says

“Vitamin C promotes elasticity and helps to improve the skin’s firmness for a more lifted look.”

Source: Mankind

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.~0.35–0.8%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract + 3 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, 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.

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~1.3–2%

Paeonia suffruticosa root extractEffect: Low~0.8–1.2%

Viola tricolor extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin~0.4–1%

Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.8–1.2%est.

Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~3.7–5.5%est.

Viola tricolor extractA plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skinMedium~0.4–1%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~0.35–0.8%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.05–0.1%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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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%

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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Methylpropanediol~3.7–5.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Dipropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Betaine~1.6–2.4%

Key active

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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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-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

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1–1.5%

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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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.8–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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Viola tricolor extract~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

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

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Centella asiatica extract~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces 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.

More about Centella asiatica extract

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Allantoin~0.15–0.55%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

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

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Panthenol~0.15–0.5%

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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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tromethamine~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Carbomer~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Betaine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Viola tricolor extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone

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