Kiehl's Kiehl's Ultra Facial Masque

Name: Kiehl's - Kiehl's Ultra Facial Masque
Brand: Kiehl's

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

urea
butyrospermum parkii butter
dimethicone
glycerin
imperata cylindrica root extract
squalane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Restore and replenish your skin’s moisture with the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Rehydrating Mask."

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WIMJ summary

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, imperata cylindrica root extract.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
urea	HIGH
squalane	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
imperata cylindrica root extract	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
ophiopogon japonicus root extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
propylene glycol
triethanolamine
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 5.9%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	3.3% - 5%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	2.7% - 4.1%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	2% - 3.1%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	1.5% - 2.3%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	1.3% - 1.9%
urea Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations	1.1% - 1.6%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	1% - 1.5%
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH	0.55% - 1.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.4% - 1%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.95%
imperata cylindrica root extract A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer	0.3% - 0.75%
ophiopogon japonicus root extract Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.15% - 0.65%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.15% - 0.55%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.4%
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Used to thicken the product's consistency	0.1% - 0.3%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
pseudoalteromonas ferment extract	0.05% - 0.15%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.01% - 0.05%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.01% - 0.05%
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