Naturopathica Manuka Honey Hydrating Gel Mask
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCorallina officinalis extract, Glycerin + 4 moreGood evidence
“Give skin a boost of hydration with this moisture-locking hydrating mask.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Prickly Pear Extract delivers a hefty dose of antioxidants, helping to protect against environmental stressors and improve skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract + 4 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%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSaccharide isomerate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateXanthan gum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateParfum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateCaprylhydroxamic acid~1–1.6%
Mel~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractSodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Anise alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Mel, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Citric acid, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Disodium phosphate, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Anise alcohol, Benzyl salicylate
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Product summary
"Naturopathica - Manuka Honey Hydrating Gel Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 3.30% - 4.90% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 50.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 62.00$ in the United States and for 72.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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