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MediFlower Alge-Mask - 5 Types
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MediFlower Alge-Mask - 5 Types

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Enriched with 100% diatomite, the mask delivers moisture and soothes irritated dry skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

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

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).

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~8–12%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~5.3–7.9%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphateHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~5.3–7.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Diatomaceous earth~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glucose~8–12%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Algin~5.3–7.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Calcium sulfate~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Magnesium oxide~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Papain~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin toneReduces rednessAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Allantoin~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Diatomaceous earth, Glucose, Algin, Calcium sulfate, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Magnesium oxide, Papain, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Ci 19140, Parfum

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Product summary

"MediFlower - Alge-Mask - 5 Types" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.75%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
  • In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.40% - 2.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
  • Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 1.00% - 1.50%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90% and allantoin 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 24.50$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  3. 3
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
MediFlower Alge-Mask - 5 Types
MediFlowerAlge-Mask - 5 Types
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