KORA Organics Turmeric BHA Brightening Treatment Mask
Works for
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol + 2 moreMay help
“- Turmeric: Visibly brightens and evens skin tone, reduces the look of pigmentation, calms redness, and diminishes the visible signs of aging while protecting against environmental stressors.”
This product contains superoxide dismutase. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“- Turmeric: Visibly brightens and evens skin tone, reduces the look of pigmentation, calms redness, and diminishes the visible signs of aging while protecting against environmental stressors.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Use it as a scrub to polish the skin or as a leave-on mask for a treatment that refines and resurfaces the look of skin.”
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-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“- Papaya Enzymes: Gently exfoliate dead skin cells and diminish the appearance of scars and blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Superoxide dismutase, Lactobacillus ferment + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment + 11 moreWorks
“soften the appearance of discoloration”
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: cocos nucifera fruit extract, helianthus annuus seed wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Rosa canina seed powder, Carica papaya fruit extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 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 juicePumice~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGlycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinRosa canina seed powder~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus ferment~2.7–4%
- 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 fermentWater~1.9–2.8%
Camellia sinensis leaf powder~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractMorinda citrifolia fruit powder~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusRosa canina fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSodium levulinate~0.45–1.1%
Sclerotium gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- 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 alcoholSodium anisate~0.4–0.9%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.4–0.9%
- 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 waxMentha piperita flower/leaf/stem oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.3–0.7%
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCarrageenan~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium phytate~0.3–0.7%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilGlucose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.2–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSoybean peroxidase~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Superoxide dismutase~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAlcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pumice, Glycerin, Rosa canina seed powder, Lactobacillus ferment, Water, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Oryza sativa extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit powder, Lactobacillus, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sodium levulinate, Sclerotium gum, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium anisate, Potassium sorbate, Curcuma longa root extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem oil, Lactic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl glucoside, Carrageenan, Sodium phytate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Glucose, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Soybean peroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, Ascorbyl palmitate, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KORA OrganicsTurmeric BHA Brightening Treatment MaskYOUR PRODUCT | KinshipMint Mud Deep Pore Detox Mask | FaceGymCheat Mask | Dr Dennis GrossVitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | $22.00 | — | $87.70+$65.70 | $20.23−$1.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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