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Lumene NORDIC-C [VALO] Fresh Glow Brightening Gel Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 3 moreWorks
“Aside from providing instant supercharged hydration to parched skin, it’s ‘soft’ because of its low mineral content and skin-friendly pH, making it ideal for all skin types, even sensitive.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Reignite your skin’s natural glow with Finnish natural skincare brand Lumene’s NORDIC-C [VALO] range, starring skin-brightening Vitamin C.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“A source of AHAs, Arctic Cloudberry vinegar helps shed dullness and reveal luminous skin hiding beneath, with a super-gentle chemical exfoliation to dissolve dead skin and impurities from the skin’s surface.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerRubus chamaemorus fruit juice extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit juice~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAcetum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSaccharide isomerate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.8%
Anhydroxylitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilXylitol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAllantoin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 17200~0.01–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Rubus chamaemorus fruit juice extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit juice, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Acetum, Xylitylglucoside, Saccharide isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Anhydroxylitol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Xylitol, Allantoin, Sodium hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Disodium edta, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Limonene, Parfum, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| LumeneNORDIC-C [VALO] Fresh Glow Brightening Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Biobelle#Glam Sheet Mask | CosMedixAwaken Replenishing Gel Mask | Cha Ling L'esprit du ThéSummer Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Lumene - NORDIC-C [VALO] Fresh Glow Brightening Gel Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (anhydroxylitol 0.30% - 0.75%, saccharide isomerate 0.35% - 0.85%, xylitylglucoside 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 22.06$ up to 30.00$ in the United States, from 22.85£ up to 653.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 24.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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