Josie Maran Whipped Argan + Pumpkin Enzyme Skin Plumping Exfoliating Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 14 moreWorks
“Enjoy the delectable scent of pumpkin in a luxuriously whipped, consciously clean formula that brightens, smooths, moisturizes and revs up firming, plumping cell turnover and collagen production.”
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:
glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, squalene.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, TocopherolNot delivered
“And our signature Argan Oil plumps the look of fine lines with nourishing fatty acids and happy-making hydration.”
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 squalene might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Whipped Argan + Pumpkin Enzyme Skin Plumping Exfoliating Mask”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract + 2 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~45–55%
Propanediol~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolVolcanic sand~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinMoroccan lava clay~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayBentonite~2.2–2.6%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHeptyl undecylenate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenatePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateArgania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilTitanium dioxide~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideParfum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumJojoba esters~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCucurbita pepo seed extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1%
- 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 juiceSqualene~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.55–0.85%
Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractPhytic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidRicinus communis seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilOlive oil decyl esters~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSodium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglycerin-3~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Lactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCi 19140~0.2–0.4%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Cinnamal~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Volcanic sand, Glycerin, Moroccan lava clay, Bentonite, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Heptyl undecylenate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Jojoba esters, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Squalene, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Phytic acid, Ricinus communis seed oil, Olive oil decyl esters, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglycerin-3, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hydroxide, Lactobacillus ferment, Ci 19140, Iron oxides, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Eugenol, Cinnamal
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"Josie Maran - Whipped Argan + Pumpkin Enzyme Skin Plumping Exfoliating Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.50%, polyglycerin-3 0.35% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Josie Maran" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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- 5Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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