JAPAN GALS Pure 5 Gold Essence Mask

JAPAN GALS Pure 5 Gold Essence Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Indulge your skin to an opulent masking session with this moisturizing cotton sheet mask infused with luxurious ingredients such as colloidal gold nano essence and hydrating hyaluronic acid that leaves skin looking dewy and radiant.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.

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).

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~3.4–5.2%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~0.95–1.45%
Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.4–0.95%
MaltitolKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Tamarindus indica seed gumKey activeEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~0.1–0.45%
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~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Prunus persica leaf extractMight be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA 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 highMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.4–0.95%est.
Tamarindus indica seed gumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.6–8.3%
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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Glycerin~3.4–5.2%
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~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
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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Gold~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Hydrolyzed hyaluronan alkyl (c12-13) glyceryl
Not recognized
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.95–1.45%
Key active
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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Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Prunus persica leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating

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Aloe vera leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Glycine soja seed extract~0.4–0.95%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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.

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Pullulan~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Maltitol~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tamarindus indica seed gum~0.1–0.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Gold, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 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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