Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Sh-polypeptide-1 + 23 moreWorks well
“Clinically proven to increase skin firmness, elasticity and skin moisture just after 4 weeks.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ns, panthenol, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9
Anti-agingSh-polypeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-9 + 6 moreMay help
“This luxurious, yet powerful concentrate helps restore the look of skin’s vitality.”
This product contains sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-11, sh-polypeptide-9. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~26–32%
- 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 juiceTriheptanoin~7.7–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinVitis vinifera fruit water~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit water~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.5–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~2.9–3.5%
- 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 SqualanePolyglyceryl-3 rice branate~2.1–2.5%
Water~1.7–2%
Lactobacillus ferment~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterBacillus ferment~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPanthenol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCrocus chrysanthus bulb extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sh-polypeptide-1~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-9~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-9Sh-polypeptide-11~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-11Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-2Acetyl glutamine~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMannan~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumHydrogenated lecithin~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinXanthan gum~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhytosterols~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsCeramide ns~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsSodium levulinate~0.65–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseOctyldodecanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPentylene glycol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Sodium gluconate~0.5–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium anisate~0.25–0.4%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylene brassylate~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Triheptanoin, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Pyrus malus fruit water, Glycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate, Water, Lactobacillus ferment, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Bacillus ferment, Cetearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-9, Sh-polypeptide-11, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Acetyl glutamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Mannan, Acacia senegal gum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Xanthan gum, Phytosterols, Ceramide ns, Sodium levulinate, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium anisate, Citric acid, Ethylene brassylate
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| MUTHAREBIRTH VERNIX MASKYOUR PRODUCT | EighthDayThe Revitalizing Mask | HydroPeptidePolypeptide Collagel Mask for Face | SUNGBOON EDITORSilk Peptide EGF Intensive Collagen 24K Gold Mask 5-Pack with 31 Peptides & Collagen for Firming & Hydration | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Price | — | $225.00 | $15.00 | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 18 | 7 of 18 | 7 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Niacinamide | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"MUTHA - REBIRTH™ VERNIX MASK" 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
- Ceramides (ceramide ns 0.70% - 1.05%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Peptides (sh-oligopeptide-2 0.90% - 1.10%, sh-oligopeptide-1 0.95% - 1.15%, sh-polypeptide-9 1.00% - 1.20% and sh-polypeptide-1 1.00% - 1.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (trehalose 0.60% - 0.95%, sodium hyaluronate 0.75% - 1.15%, panthenol 1.10% - 1.40%, lactobacillus ferment 1.70% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.50% - 4.30%). 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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