NUXE

NUXE Ultra-fresh Cleansing Gel Mask

Name: NUXE - Ultra-fresh Cleansing Gel Mask
Brand: NUXE

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 2 more

Works

What the product description says

“With a Skin-Respect Complex blended into the mix, you can be sure the gel is harnessing the powers of nature thanks to a cocktail of botanical ingredients and moisturising Sugar.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.

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%

XylitylglucosideKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function~0.15–0.6%

AnhydroxylitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function~0.1–0.45%

Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~2.7–4.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosa damascena flower water + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.8–11.7%est.

Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.9–2.8%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.5%est.

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.8–11.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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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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Rosa damascena flower water~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Parfum~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sucrose cocoate~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium gluconate~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Xylitylglucoside~0.15–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xylitol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sucrose cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Citric acid

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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.

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	NUXEUltra-fresh Cleansing Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT	UriageEau Thermale Water Sleeping Mask	AcadermaThe Oasis Revival Mask Pod	FOREOH2Overdose UFO/UFO mini Ultra Hydrating Face Mask for Dry Skin
Match	—	69%	68%	66%
Price	—	$19.11	$65.00	$20.35
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 3	3 of 3	3 of 3
Key difference	—	Urea	Madecassoside	Panthenol
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu

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