Name: Kovo Essentials - Turmeric Gel Mask For Brighter Days
Brand: Kovo Essentials

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A brightening, ultra-hydrating facial gel mask for dull, stressed, and blemish-prone skin.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

lactobacillus 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Especially Acne-Prone + Sensitive Skin Concerns.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Formulated with powerful antioxidants and antimicrobial bio-actives to reduce inflammation, blemishes and dark spots for a balanced and luminous complexion.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Dullness, Blemishes, Uneven Tone, Pores, Rough Texture Texture.

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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.

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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glycerin 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

lactobacillus 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

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curcuma longa root extract 1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

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

citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract 1.5% - 2.2%

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

polyvinyl alcohol 3.8% - 5.8%

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Helps improve the product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polyvinyl alcohol, Tromethamine, Unknown, Carbomer, Curcuma longa root extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Citrus reticulata extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lactobacillus, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate

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Key ingredients	glycerin lactobacillus	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: lactic acid bacillus ferment +6 more	Common: lactobacillus glycerin Other: lactic acid ceramide ap +12 more	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +15 more	Common: lactobacillus glycerin Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: sulfur kaolin +3 more	Common: glycerin lactobacillus Other: butyrospermum parkii butter chondrus crispus +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans sodium hyaluronate	Common: glycerin Other: titanium dioxide
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	eugenol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	eugenol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sulfur Has skin benefit? +1 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +12 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? ci 77742 Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? yogurt Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Kovo Essentials Turmeric Gel Mask For Brighter Days

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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