Murad Pore Extractor Pomegranate Mask

Murad Pore Extractor Pomegranate Mask

Efficacy33/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Exfoliation
Urea, Polylactic acid
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What the product description says
“The mask is infused with Polylactic Acid polishing beads, which work to exfoliate the visage and slough away dead skin cells.”
Source: Skinstore

This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, polylactic acid, but These ingredients is not the most effective.

UreaKey activeEffect: MediumNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.35–0.6%
Polylactic acidEffect: LowUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation~1.2–1.4%
Evens skin tone
Punica granatum extract, Taurine
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What the product description says
“The addition of Pomegranate extract promotes a brighter and more even tone, leaving your complexion feeling fresh, re-balanced and positively glowing.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Punica granatum extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.5–0.75%
TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.3–0.55%
Anti-blemish
Bentonite, Kaolin + 1 more
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What the product description says
“From the first use, the cleansing mask clears clogged pores and minimizes their appearance.”
Source: Skinstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~4.9–6%
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~0.95–1.15%
TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.3–0.55%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Urea, Jojoba esters + 9 more
Works 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: betaine, inositol.

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: jojoba esters, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

UreaHero· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations~0.35–0.6%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~2.4–3%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–1.9%
Hydrolyzed jojoba estersKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.65–1%
Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~0.55–0.8%
InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.3–0.55%
TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.3–0.5%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.2–3.9%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2–2.5%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.35%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract, Taurine
May help

This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.5–0.75%
TaurineEffect: LowCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~11–14%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~2.4–3%est.
Polylactic acidUsed as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliationMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–14%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Bentonite~4.9–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
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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Jojoba esters~2.4–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Glyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Titanium dioxide~1.6–2%
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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Polylactic acid~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

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Sodium palmamphoacetate~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Kaolin~0.95–1.15%
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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Methyl gluceth-20~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Lithium magnesium sodium silicate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Polysorbate 20~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Punica granatum extract~0.5–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

More about Punica granatum extract
Schinus molle extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Acacia concinna fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Gypsophila paniculata root extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Urea~0.35–0.6%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

More about Urea
Yeast amino acids~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Trehalose~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Inositol~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Inositol
Taurine~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

More about Taurine
Betaine~0.3–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Disodium carboxyethyl siliconate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

More about Cocamidopropyl betaine
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

More about Ci 16035
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Bentonite, Butylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Polylactic acid, Sodium palmamphoacetate, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Kaolin, Methyl gluceth-20, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, Polysorbate 20, Punica granatum extract, Schinus molle extract, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract, Gypsophila paniculata root extract, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Disodium carboxyethyl siliconate, Citric acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 16035

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