Masks and Exfoliators 5% AHA Mascarilla Exfoliante

Masks and Exfoliators 5% AHA Mascarilla Exfoliante

Efficacy68/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Lactic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose
Works well
What the product description says
“Esta mascarilla con un 5% de AHA exfolia de forma suave las células muertas para estimular la regeneración celular y revelar una luminosidad resplandeciente.”
Source: MÁDARA

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: lactic acid.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~4.5–6.7%
Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~1.5–2.2%
Evens skin tone
Lactic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Mejora la textura y el tono irregulares”
Source: MÁDARA

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~4.5–6.7%
Moisturizing
Lactic acid, Glycerin + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Además del ácido láctico, la fórmula está enriquecida con ácido hialurónico para hidratar el rostro y extracto de flor de saúco para calmarlo, consiguiendo así un cutis suave, revitalizado y lleno de luz.”
Source: MÁDARA

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, 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).

Lactic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~4.5–6.7%
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~3.6–5.3%
GalactoarabinanKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.2%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Acaba con los poros obstruidos y el aspecto apagado”
Source: MÁDARA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Lactic acid
May help

This product contains lactic acid. 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.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~4.5–6.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Aroma + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~4.5–6.7%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lactic acid~4.5–6.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%
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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Lavandula angustifolia flower water~2.8–4.1%
Irritant · high
Galactoarabinan~2.1–3.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hydroxide~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Microcrystalline cellulose~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Glucomannan~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Mica~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Aroma~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Cellulose gum~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Pyrus cydonia fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycolipids~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Galactoarabinan, Potassium hydroxide, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glucomannan, Mica, Aroma, Cellulose gum, Pyrus cydonia fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Glycolipids, Limonene

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