LINDSAY

LINDSAY Water Balance Hydrogel Mask

Name: LINDSAY - Water Balance Hydrogel Mask
Brand: LINDSAY

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 10 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Enriched with natural hydrating ingredients (Hydrolyzed Collagen and Sodium Hyaluronate) to hydrate dehydrated skin from the inside out.”

Source: Yesstyle

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: arginine, betaine.

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, chondrus crispus extract.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–1.15%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–5%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~2–3%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

Hydrolyzed collagenKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.3%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.45–1%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.4–0.95%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.4–0.95%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.3–0.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1–1.45%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.15–0.65%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract

May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.4–0.95%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract

May help

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.

Portulaca oleracea extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Butylphenyl methylpropional, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~6–9%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~2–2.9%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.4–0.95%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~2–3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Methylpropanediol~6–9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycerin~3.3–5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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1,2-hexanediol~2–2.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chondrus crispus extract~2–3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Glucomannan~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~1–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hydrolyzed collagen~0.9–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.5–1.15%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Betaine~0.4–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Squalane~0.45–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Centella asiatica extract~0.4–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract

Portulaca oleracea extract~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Portulaca oleracea extract

Glycereth-26~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Arginine~0.3–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium chloride~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cellulose gum~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Polyisobutene~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylate-13~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum

Ingredient list view

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Chondrus crispus extract, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Glucomannan, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Panthenol, Betaine, Squalane, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Glycereth-26, Arginine, Xanthan gum, Potassium chloride, Cellulose gum, Polyisobutene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients	—	7 of 10	5 of 10	4 of 10
Key difference	—	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Ceramide Ap	Madecassoside
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"LINDSAY - Water Balance Hydrogel Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.15%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (arginine 0.30% - 0.70%, betaine 0.40% - 0.95%, panthenol 0.50% - 1.15%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.90% - 1.30%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.