Works for
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolNot delivered
“Its formula is enriched with blue immortelle, an antioxidant ingredient that slows down the premature aging of your skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.1–0.45%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“This mask purifies your skin and reduces excess sebum, impurities and pore size the skin becomes clear, soft and soothed again.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 6 moreWorks
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:
betaine, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus hybrid oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Limonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilKaolin~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterVaccinium myrtillus fruit water~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~1.4–2.1%
Betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLimonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cistus monspeliensis extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stevia rebaudiana extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractBrassica campestris seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilica~0.45–1%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateSorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77499~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Kaolin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit water, Ci 77007, Betaine, Glycerin, Limonium narbonense flower/leaf/stem extract, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Brassica campestris seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Silica, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Sorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Parfum, Ci 77499
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| HoracePurifying Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | PlenaireSkin Frosting Hydrating Mask | SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Problem Skin Facial Mask | EneomeyHyaluronic Masque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | $20.00 | $26.00+$6.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Horace - Purifying Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.70% and betaine 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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