John Masters Organics Maximum Moisturizer with Mandarin and Glycoproteins
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Maximum Moisturizer with Mandarin and Glycoproteins”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Thanks to the gentle exfoliant that is Aspen Bark, skin will seem smoother and more perfected, creating a flawless illusion.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel extract, Tilia cordata flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPopulus tremuloides bark extract~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel extract~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
More about Citrus reticulata peel extractGlycoproteins~2.7–4%
Glycerin~2–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl olivate~0.9–1.4%
Sorbitan olivate~0.6–1.35%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXylitylglucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTilia cordata flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aniba rosodora wood extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tilia cordata oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Bisabolol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Unknown, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Glycoproteins, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tilia cordata flower extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Aniba rosodora wood extract, Tilia cordata oil, Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Potassium sorbate, Farnesol, Hydroxycitronellal
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| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $65.44 | $110.00+$44.56 | $58.00−$7.44 | $28.50−$36.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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