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MoisturizingGlycosyl trehalose, Saccharide isomerate + 10 moreWorks
“Quick-Fix Hydrating Sheet Mask”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": saccharide isomerate, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMethyl gluceth-10~3.3–5%
Peg-8~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Hydroxyacetophenone~2.1–3.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Lecithin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycosyl trehalose~1.1–1.6%
Saccharide isomerate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateTetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilHemerocallis fulva flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 extractParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractSodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 citrateTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, Peg-8, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Lecithin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycosyl trehalose, Saccharide isomerate, Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Carbomer, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Hemerocallis fulva flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Parfum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol
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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.
| InstitutQuick-Fix Hydrating Sheet MaskYOUR PRODUCT | SkinstitutQuick-Fix Hydrating Sheet Mask | the Torriden StoreDive-In Low molecule Hyaluronic acid Mask Pack | SimpleWater Boost Hydrating Sheet Mask 1pc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $2.58 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Institut - Quick-Fix Hydrating Sheet Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65% and saccharide isomerate 0.80% - 1.20%). 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 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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