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Irene Forte Lavender Tetra-Acid Mask
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
A triple Alpha Hydroxy Acid Complex from Italian Grape, Apple and Lemon, blended with Azelaic Acid, gently exfoliate, clarify and help balance excess oils to deliver a brighter, more even skin tone.
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This product is refillable.Key Benefits This face mask helps to exfoliate and purify the skin thanks to the Triple Alpha Hydroxy Acid Complex.Azelaic Acid works to brighten the skin.Vegetable Protein Complex, Vitamin E and a Multi-Oil Omega Complex boost skin hydration.Zinc Oxide, Jojoba Oil and Lavender Water calm and soothe the skin.
persea gratissima oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Anti-blemish
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Anti-aging
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopherol
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
ascorbyl palmitate
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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Anti-oxidation
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
tartaric acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
A triple Alpha Hydroxy Acid Complex from Italian Grape, Apple and Lemon, blended with Azelaic Acid, gently exfoliate, clarify and help balance excess oils to deliver a brighter, more even skin tone.
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
tartaric acid
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
azelaic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Azelaic acid, Lavandula angustifolia water, Rosmarinus officinalis water, Ci 15850, Vitis vinifera, Unknown, Triticum vulgare bran, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Zinc oxide, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dicaprylyl ether, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Zinc oxide, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Hydrogenated olive oil, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Sodium hyaluronate, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Tartaric acid, Lecithin, Citric acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Eucalyptol, Hydrolyzed grape fruit, Hydrolyzed wheat bran, Persea gratissima oil, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycine soja oil, Parfum
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