Institut Quick-Fix Anti Ageing Sheet Mask

Institut Quick-Fix Anti Ageing Sheet Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-aging
Tocopherol
May help
What the product description says
“Quick-Fix Anti Ageing Sheet Mask”
From product name

This product contains superoxide dismutase. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Superoxide dismutase, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract + 3 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (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).

Superoxide dismutaseKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.05–0.2%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractEffect: LowA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.05–0.3%
Oryza sativa extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.35–0.85%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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.~0.15–0.55%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.15–0.55%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.1–0.35%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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Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
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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Lecithin~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipropylene glycol~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Hylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Carbomer~0.85–1.25%
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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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Oryza sativa extract~0.35–0.85%
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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Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Collagen~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A 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.

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Superoxide dismutase~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An 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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Lecithin, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Carbomer, Rosa damascena flower extract, Xanthan gum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Citric acid, Collagen, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Parfum, Superoxide dismutase

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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