Iroha Nature Charcoal and Hyaluronic Acid Balancing Face Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 9 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic acid, responsible for providing intensive hydration in the same way as it improves elasticity, helps fill in, reaffirms small wrinkles and firms.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, reduces redness, improves cell renewal and reduces the appearance of dark spots.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, reduces redness, improves cell renewal and reduces the appearance of dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Rosa centifolia flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolCharcoal powder~2.2–3.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBetaine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineXanthan gum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAronia melanocarpa fruit extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium pca~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAllantoin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolRosa centifolia flower water~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rubus coreanus fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed extensin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractTheobroma cacao extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractMorus alba fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePropanediol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.3%
Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPentylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Charcoal powder, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium pca, Allantoin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopherol, Rosa centifolia flower water, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Hydrolyzed extensin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol
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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.
| Iroha NatureCharcoal and Hyaluronic Acid Balancing Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Oh K!Jet Lag Mask | MZ SkinVitamin-Infused Facial Treatment Mask | MEDIHEALD.N.A Hydrating Protein Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $97.71 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Iroha Nature - Charcoal and Hyaluronic Acid Balancing Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.85% - 1.25%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.50% - 1.20%, betaine 1.40% - 2.10%, sodium hyaluronate 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 3.26£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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