Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"JAPAN GALS - Pure 5 Essence Mask 30 pcs - 3 Types" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.60% - 2.50% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 34.70$ in the United States.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hyaluronic acid in the form of sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin's surface moisturized, hyrdoxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, is responsible for firming the skin, and C12-13 alkyl glyceryl hydryolyzed hyaluronate works its way into the epidermis for added moisturizing effects.
Source: Yesstyle
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Brand from Japan JAPAN GALS. Collagen Tension Collagen (water-soluble collagen) that keeps the skin firmness, Collagen (hydrolyzed collagen) that gives firmness to your skin, Small collagen (hydrolyzed Collagen) and 10 types of plant-derived ingredients.
Source: Yesstyle
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 - glycine soja seed extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Potential irritants
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
Essential oil that can be irritating
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
Essential oil that can be irritating
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Unknown, Potassium glycyrrhizinate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Prunus persica leaf extract, Aloe vera leaf extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pullulan, Maltitol, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid
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