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MoisturizingBeta-glucan, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“An ultra-hydrating mask for strengthening red, irritated skin Formulated in France This deeply replenishing gel mask serves as a home treatment for weak, irritated, dehydrated skin as well as after laser treatments.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, 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).
Anti-blemishBeta-glucanNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBeta-glucan~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Beta-glucanGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.95–1.45%
Propanediol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerophosphoinositol choline~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTrideceth-9~0.35–0.85%
Menthol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita leaf water~0.2–0.75%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Dipropylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBetula alba bark extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractScrophularia nodosa extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect. Used as a fragrance
More about Scrophularia nodosa extractMentha suaveolens leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carbomer~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAminomethyl propanol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Beta-glucan, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Propanediol, Glycerophosphoinositol choline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Trideceth-9, Menthol, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Mentha piperita leaf water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Dipropylene glycol, Betula alba bark extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol
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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.
| modestBlush-off Defense MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Earn 4,000 Bonus PointshydraCalm Mask | JUMISOWater Splash Mask 1pc | ISNTREEHyaluronic Acid Water Sleeping Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $31.00 | $5.72 | $15.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"modest - Blush-off Defense Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45% and glycerin 2.60% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeastonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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