My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Brightening Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 17 moreWorks
“Tahitian black pearl extracts, hydrolyzed collagen and lemon extracts hydrate, brighten and soften skin for natural luminosity.”
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, glyceryl glucoside.
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: glycosphingolipids.
Evens skin toneArbutin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreMay help
“This Black Pearl Brightening Mask softens and whitens skin while bringing back its original resilience and glow.”
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains hydroxyethyl urea. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, Laminaria digitata extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.5–6.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2.2–3.3%
- 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~1.6–2.5%
- 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 juiceSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAnanas sativus fruit extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSoluble collagen~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenHydroxyethyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaArnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrolyzed pearl~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.05–0.15%
Tabebuia impetiginosa bark extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.2%
Codium tomentosum extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePolysorbate 80~0.05–0.15%
Acer saccharum extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractGlyceryl glucoside~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosidePolyglutamic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.05–0.2%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycosphingolipids~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsPolyglycerin-3~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Sodium lactate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Arbutin~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinTocopheryl acetate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Soluble collagen, Hydroxyethyl urea, Arnica montana flower extract, Lecithin, Citric acid, Hydrolyzed pearl, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Tabebuia impetiginosa bark extract, Polysorbate 20, Codium tomentosum extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 80, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Glyceryl glucoside, Polyglutamic acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Parfum, Glycosphingolipids, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium lactate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide, Arbutin, Tocopheryl acetate
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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.
| My Beauty DiaryBlack Pearl Brightening MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantSuprême Cell Vitality Hydrating Mask | BEYOND YOUTHMarine Ultra Hydrating Concentrate Face Mask | TIRTIRCollagen Core Glow Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $23.99 | — | $19.90−$4.09 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Urea | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"My Beauty Diary - Black Pearl Brightening Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (polyglycerin-3 0.05% - 0.20%, polyglutamic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, glyceryl glucoside 0.01% - 0.10%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.05% - 0.25%, soluble collagen 0.05% - 0.30%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.90% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.99CA$ in Canada, for 37.87A$ in Australia, from 15.00$ up to 20.20$ in the United States and for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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