MenScience Deep Cleansing Facial Mask

MenScience Deep Cleansing Facial Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Sodium laureth sulfate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Deep Cleansing Facial Mask”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, sodium laureth sulfate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium laureth sulfate

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.8–4.2%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.5–2.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.55%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Bentonite + 1 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“It detoxifies, purifies and revitalises your skin, leaving it renewed and infused with active antioxidants while absorbing impurities and pore-clogging oily residue for deep-down cleansing and a clear complexion.”
Source: Lookfantastic CA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~4.5–6.7%
BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~3.6–5.5%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Farnesol, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 3 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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Camphor—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.45–1%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.2–3.3%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.5–2.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Butylene glycol~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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Illite~5–7.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Kaolin~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Bentonite~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Cetyl alcohol~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.2–3.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.5–2.3%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Titanium dioxide~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Mel~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Allantoin~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

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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Farnesol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.45–1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

More about Laminaria digitata extract
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract
Equisetum hyemale extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Calendula officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Camellia sinensis extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Ficin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Camphor~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

More about Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
Ingredient list view

Butylene glycol, Illite, Kaolin, Bentonite, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glyceryl stearate se, Titanium dioxide, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Mel, Allantoin, Farnesol, Laminaria digitata extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Equisetum hyemale extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Ficin, Camphor, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

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