
“It helps restore, retain, and lock-in moisture, allowing the skin to appear soft and healthy.”
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, glycine soja protein.
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.
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
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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 GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolUsed 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 glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA 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 ureaAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractA red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractSeaweed 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 extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA 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 glycyrrhizateA mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
More about Magnesium gluconateA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinTraditionally 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 juiceA plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractUsed as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractA 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 extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCan help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideA 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 collagenHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsA 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 acetateWater, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lactate, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Hydroxyethyl urea, Adansonia digitata pulp extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Swiftlet nest extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Lecithin, Centella asiatica extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Cichorium intybus leaf extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Unknown, Magnesium gluconate, Glycine soja protein, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Gentiana lutea root extract, Maltose, Polysorbate 80, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Glyceryl glucoside, Soluble collagen, Carbomer, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Polyglutamic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Glycosphingolipids, 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 DiaryImperial Bird's Nest Emolliating MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Snow Fox SkincareSnow Fox Herbal Youth Preservation Mask | PCA SKINHydrating Mask | CollagenaGoldissime Radiant Boost Mask 5 Masks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $45.00 | $72.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"My Beauty Diary - Imperial Bird's Nest Emolliating Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
The product retails for 25.00A$ in Australia, for 25.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 19.50$ in the United States.
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