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Aqua Gel Luminous Mask NARS

NARS - Aqua Gel Luminous Mask
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

43 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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Out of stock 2/19/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Anti-aging
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Formulated with potent natural botanicals, it boosts collagen production and protects skin’s elastin."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
algae extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
plankton extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Formulated with potent natural botanicals, it boosts collagen production and protects skin’s elastin."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
algae extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
ophiopogon japonicus root extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
parfum
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
2 butylene glycol 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
3 methyl trimethicone A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
4 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
6 hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
7 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
8 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
9 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
10 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
11 polymethyl methacrylate Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
12 lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
13 ophiopogon japonicus root extract Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
14 peg-10 dimethicone A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
15 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
16 chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
17 hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Might have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.
18 sea water Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
19 maris aqua Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
20 eau Plain old water
21 de mer, The ingredient is not recognized
22 isostearyl alcohol
23 dodecene
24 potassium sorbate A preservative
25 hydrolyzed chondrus crispus extract
26 algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
27 carrageenan Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
28 silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
29 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
30 trisodium edta Helps preserve product formulations
31 sophora japonica root extract
32 barium sulfate
33 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
34 thymus serpillum extract
35 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
36 sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
37 sodium dehydroacetate A preservative
38 fagus sylvatica bud extract
39 plankton extract Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
40 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
41 tocopherol 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
42 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
43 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
44 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
45 mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
46 titanium dioxide (ci 77891 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
47 iron oxides A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
48 ci 77492 A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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Scientific Sources

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  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
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  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
  • Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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