House of Dohwa Mung Bean Wash Off Mask

House of Dohwa Mung Bean Wash Off Mask

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Mung Bean Wash Off Mask”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Bentonite + 2 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Refine your skin by calming acne flare-ups and unclogging pores with this purifying wash-off mask!”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA 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~5.1–7.6%
BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~2.1–3.2%
Centella asiatica extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.15–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%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~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~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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Kaolin~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

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

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
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~2.8–4.1%
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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Bentonite~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Phaseolus radiatus seed powder~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Dipropylene glycol~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Silica~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
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

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishMoisturizingEvens skin tone

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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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.55%
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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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingReduces 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
Chromium oxide greens~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Ci 77288~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77288
Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Iron
Not recognized
Potassium oxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Ci 77492~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Bentonite, Phaseolus radiatus seed powder, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Oryza sativa extract, Centella asiatica extract, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Ci 19140, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77492, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Parfum

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