
“Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Buffing Exfoliator is a face mask that helps eliminate dead cells, refines the skin's surface, tightens pores.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, morus nigra root extract.
This product contains carnosine, creatine. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
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:
algae extract, carnosine.
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: algae extract, cetearyl alcohol.
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Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseA 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 KaolinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOne 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 GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolA silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesA stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateCan support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideAn antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosinePlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
More about Morus nigra root extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineUsed to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin
More about Mineral saltsWater, Cellulose, Kaolin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopheryl acetate, Fructooligosaccharides, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Creatine, Morus alba leaf extract, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Superoxide dismutase, Carnosine, Algae extract, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Morus nigra root extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Propylene glycol, Aluminum silicate, Butylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Glucosamine hcl, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium phosphate, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Sodium bisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts
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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.
| Institut EsthedermLIGHTENING BUFFING MASK TUBEYOUR PRODUCT | Etat PurExpress Purifying Mask | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Glycolic Mask | ThalgoSun Repair Cream-Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $12.72 | $10.00 | $29.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Niacinamide | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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"Institut Esthederm - LIGHTENING BUFFING MASK TUBE" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 34.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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