Works for
Evens skin toneAcetyl glucosamine, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateWorks well
“For a unified, bright skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl glucosamine, Acetyl hydroxyproline + 4 moreWorks well
“The Happy Bath Day line uses honey and Bulgaria rose oil extracts for ultra-moisturizing and nourishing effects on skin.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, arginine.
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: arginine, acetyl hydroxyproline.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl glucosamine, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyvinyl alcohol~4.8–7.2%
Alcohol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAcetyl glucosamine~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineAcetyl hydroxyproline~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineArginine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAndrographis paniculata extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateHouttuynia cordata extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSilica~0.5–1.15%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconePolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
Disodium phosphate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Arginine, Andrographis paniculata extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Unknown, Citric acid, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| KoseDECORTE Facial Refining Peel Off MaskYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceDetox Mud Mask | CliniqueAll About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub | Skin FunctionalRetexturising Honey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $74.40 | $52.00−$22.40 | $36.79−$37.61 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Kaolin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: NEOSTRATA Exfoliating Overnight MaskISNTREE Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Mask
Product summary
"Kose - DECORTE Facial Refining Peel Off Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 1.30% - 2.00%, acetyl hydroxyproline 1.70% - 2.50% and acetyl glucosamine 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 63.90$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamineonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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