Naturopathica Manuka Honey Hydrating Gel Mask

Naturopathica Manuka Honey Hydrating Gel Mask

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Give skin a boost of hydration with this moisture-locking hydrating mask.”
Source: Follain

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3.3–4.9%
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~0.85–1.3%
Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.2–0.75%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1.8–2.7%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Prickly Pear Extract delivers a hefty dose of antioxidants, helping to protect against environmental stressors and improve skin tone and texture.”
Source: Follain

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA 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 irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Canbe irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA 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 radicalsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~1–1.6%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Saccharide isomerate~3.3–4.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glyceryl caprylate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Parfum~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Mel~0.85–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.2–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating

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Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
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

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anise alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Benzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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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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