Natura Siberica Polar White Birch Restoring Calming Face Gel Mask
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamideMay help
“This effective restoring and calming gel mask is the best way to treat irritated, acne and blemish prone skin.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolNiacinamide~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHeptyl glucoside~2–3%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseBetula alba bark water~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium 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 hyaluronateBetula alba leaf extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractFlavocetraria nivalis extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.75%
- 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 acetateHydroxypropyl guar~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMenthyl lactate~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42051~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Heptyl glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Betula alba bark water, Sodium hyaluronate, Betula alba leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Flavocetraria nivalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxypropyl guar, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Ci 42051
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Natura SibericaPolar White Birch Restoring Calming Face Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsNEW Ultra B2 Hydration Mask | Dr. Jart+Brightamin Brightening + Plumping Face Mask with Vitamin C | Oh K!Niacinamide Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Price | — | — | $11.38 | $6.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Vitamin C | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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