MONSTER FACTORY Blackhead Clear Nose Pack
Works for
Anti-blemishLauric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Blackhead Clear Nose Pack”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Madecassoside, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Asiaticoside + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Asiaticoside, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinLauric acid~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidMyristic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2–2.5%
Charcoal powder~1.9–2.3%
Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycol distearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateMentha suaveolens leaf extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fructan~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractSqualane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneKaolin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinAsiaticoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideMadecassoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosidePersea gratissima fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Lauryl betaine~0.25–0.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPotassium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Charcoal powder, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Fructan, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Squalane, Kaolin, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Lauryl betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Potassium benzoate, Disodium edta
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| MONSTER FACTORYBlackhead Clear Nose PackYOUR PRODUCT | MuldreamVegan Green Mild All In One Mask | MedicubeSuper Cica Daily Quick Mask | VT CosmeticsTx-toning Daily Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | — | $3.82 | $25.13 | $20.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MONSTER FACTORY - Blackhead Clear Nose Pack" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.25% - 0.45% and asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.30% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 13.52$ 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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