
“An exfoliating sheet mask for acne prone skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
“An exfoliating sheet mask for acne prone skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.
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: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
This product contains centella asiatica extract. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
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 GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMight be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
More about Prunus persica leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Centella asiatica extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Potassium hydroxide, Allantoin, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Salix alba bark extract, Bht, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Unknown, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Parfum
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.