INWARD Purple Plant Cream Mask

INWARD Purple Plant Cream Mask

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Dimethicone + 10 more
Works
What the product description says
“Adlay and Derma-Clera strengthen the skin barrier while delivering hydration and calming.”
Source: Soko Glam

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: glycerin, honey extract.

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: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.9–4.8%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.7–2.1%
Honey extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.2–0.4%
Hexyl laurate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2–2.4%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.5–1.8%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1–1.3%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.65–1%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.4%
Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.3%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.1–0.15%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.05–0.1%
Evens skin tone
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Kaolin and Bentonite remove excessive sebum, pore impurities, and help brighten skin tone.”
Source: Soko Glam

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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~0.05–0.1%
Exfoliation
Salix alba bark extract, Microcrystalline cellulose
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Care for your pores with this mask that turns into an exfoliating scrub as you wash it off!”
Source: Soko Glam

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.

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.6%
Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~0.2–0.4%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia japonica flower extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract + 1 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia japonica flower extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.45–0.65%
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.5–0.75%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower oil
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Hexyl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyMedium~2–2.4%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Honey extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.2–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5.7–6.9%
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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Glycerin~3.9–4.8%
Key active
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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Dipropylene glycol~2.9–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Bentonite~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Hexyl laurate~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Dimethicone~1.7–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Palmitic acid~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Polysorbate 60~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearic acid~1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Butylene glycol~0.65–1%
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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Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Honey extract~0.3–0.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cynanchum atratum extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
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 77891~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sorbitan stearate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Cellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Isopropyl myristate~0.2–0.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Trideceth-10~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propanediol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosed
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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Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Bentonite, Hexyl laurate, Dimethicone, Palmitic acid, Polysorbate 60, Stearic acid, Butylene glycol, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Honey extract, Cynanchum atratum extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Sorbitan stearate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated polydecene, Microcrystalline cellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Cellulose gum, Isopropyl myristate, Trideceth-10, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

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