Lotus Moon Skin Care Papaya Enzyme Mask
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“This gentle, yet effective, gel exfoliating mask uses a powerful combination of fruit enzymes that work simultaneously to smooth and clarify the complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Clears pores, reduces blemishes”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
MoisturizingHyaluronic acid, Jojoba esters + 5 moreWorks
“Plumps for lasting moisture”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, jojoba esters.
Anti-agingHyaluronic acidNot delivered
“Salicylic Acid (1.5%) – Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), provides exfoliation preventing pore clogging and smoothing fine lines/wrinkles, stimulates new cell growth”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit juice, Hamamelis virginiana water + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Carica papaya fruit juice~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolHamamelis virginiana water~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBromelain~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseJojoba esters~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCistus ladaniferus oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.65%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Santalum spicata wood oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractIpomoea batatas root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractChondrus crispus extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAlcohol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlycerin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinIngredient list view
Carica papaya fruit juice, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Salicylic acid, Bromelain, Hyaluronic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Jojoba esters, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Glycerin
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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.
| Lotus Moon Skin CarePapaya Enzyme MaskYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaSebium Kerato+ Anti-Blemish Gel-Cream | PixiClarity Acid Peel | CeraVeBlemish Control Gel Moisturiser with 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide for Blemish-Prone Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | — | $17.15 | $24.00 | $11.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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