Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The lightweight gel face mask helps to enhance the skin’s natural glow, enriched with elderflower to promote a more even tone, alongside meadowsweet and lime flower to support a radiant, balanced visage.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus hystrix leaf water, Tilia cordata flower waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~2.4–3.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCitrus hystrix leaf water~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sambucus nigra flower water~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spiraea ulmaria flower water~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tilia cordata flower water~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium polyacrylate, Citrus hystrix leaf water, Sambucus nigra flower water, Spiraea ulmaria flower water, Tilia cordata flower water, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid
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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.
| Liz EarleBalancing Gel Mask TubeYOUR PRODUCT | Fourth Ray BeautyNight Dew | Loops BeautyClean Slate Detoxifying Face Mask | ACUREIncredibly Clear Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | — | — | $30.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Liz Earle - Balancing Gel Mask Tube" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.40% - 0.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.40% - 0.90% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Liz Earle" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 22.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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