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Mandom - Barrier Repair Hydrating Gel Moisturizing Sheet Mask 10 pcs - 5 Types
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence helps to hydrate and protect skin.
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
dimethicone crosspolymer
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
royal jelly extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
alcohol
4.5% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
titanium dioxide
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
alcohol
4.5% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
All ingredients
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
6.2% -
7.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
alcohol
4.5% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl palmitate, Titanium dioxide, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Lauryl methacrylate, Unknown, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Benzyl benzoate, Silica, Hydrated silica, Mica, Dextrin palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysilicone-9, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Royal jelly extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Bht, Parfum