Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamineWorks well
“8% NeoGlucosamine: a non-acid amino sugar that diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also alleviating discoloration for a more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
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.
Evens skin toneAcetyl glucosamineWorks well
“8% NeoGlucosamine: a non-acid amino sugar that diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also alleviating discoloration for a more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
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.
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamineNot delivered
“Exfoliating Mask”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but this ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This is a gentle yet high effective exfoliator that can be used overnight to reduce oil and improve the appearance of pores and blemishes, presenting a more radiant and clearer complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl glucosamine, Caprylyl glycol + 1 moreWorks well
“It is a building block of skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid and helps promote visible firming of the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": acetyl glucosamine, caprylyl glycol.
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: acetyl glucosamine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Acetyl glucosamine~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineWater~14–21%
Caprylyl glycol~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 20~0.95–1.45%
Polysorbate 60~0.55–1.25%
Propylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCi 14700~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCi 19140~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Acetyl glucosamine, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Propylene glycol, Ci 14700, Sorbitan isostearate, Ci 19140
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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.
| NEOSTRATAExfoliating MaskYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceFace Masks Daily Firming Mask | CliniqueCity Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub | Skin FunctionalRetexturising Honey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 62% | 55% |
| Price | $42.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tyrosinamide | Kaolin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NEOSTRATA - Exfoliating Mask" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (acetyl glucosamine 6.80% - 10.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 49.99CA$ in Canada and for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamineonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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