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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Micro Hyaluronic Essence Mask
squalane
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
trehalose
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
acetyl glucosamine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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Anti-aging
acetyl glucosamine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
hyaluronic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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Evens skin tone
acetyl glucosamine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
beta-glucan
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Potential irritants
curcuma longa root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
butylene glycol
4.3% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Propanediol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Pentylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Cynanchum atratum extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Benzyl glycol, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Squalane, Trehalose, Glyceryl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lactobacillus ferment, Curcuma longa root extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Ceramide np, Hyaluronic acid, Beta-glucan, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Disodium phosphate
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