Pangea Organics Facial Mask

Pangea Organics Facial Mask

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Chondrus crispus + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Our Mask harnesses the power of earth’s most effective, nutrient-dense antioxidants organic Matcha Tea, organic Goji Berries, and hand-harvested Seaweed deep-cleanse, exfoliate, tone, hydrate, nourish, protect, and balance the skin, while French Clay binds with toxins to pull them up and out.”
Source: N/A

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sucrose.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin.

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~4.5–5.5%
Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.95–1.15%
Molasses extractKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing~0.65–1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.5–0.75%
SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion~0.45–0.65%
Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.8%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.55–0.85%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.25–0.45%
Laminaria digitata extractUnder-dosedSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.25–0.45%
Anti-aging
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract + 2 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This anti-aging superfood smoothie for your skin removes expired cells, promotes elasticity, and is second only to falling in love when it comes to getting your glow on.”
Source: N/A

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - ilex paraguariensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient camellia sinensis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating~0.05–0.15%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.25–0.45%
Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.25–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.2%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract + 4 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~0.25–0.45%
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating~0.05–0.15%
Calendula officinalis extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.05–0.1%
Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.25–0.45%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.25–0.45%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
17 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~4.2–5.2%est.
Citrus nobilis—High~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.4–0.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Mentha piperita extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Glycol stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.55–0.85%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Cucumis sativus extract—Medium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~2.4–3%est.
Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.95–1.15%est.
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
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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Alcohol~4.2–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Tin~3.2–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Chondrus crispus~2.4–3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Camellia sinensis leaf powder~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Alaria marginata (wildcrafted sea vegetable)
Not recognized
Glycol stearate~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lecithin~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sucrose stearate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Chondrus crispus~0.95–1.15%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Molasses extract~0.65–1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing

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Cane
Not recognized
Sucrose~0.45–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–0.85%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citrus nobilis~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Green
Not recognized
Citrus reticulata extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Oil
Not recognized
Myrtus communis oil~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Green myrtle) oil, lavandula mailette
Not recognized
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Ocimum basilicum extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ocimum basilicum extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Euterpe oleracea seed extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Camellia sinensis extract~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Cucumis sativus extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Citrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Mentha piperita extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Kaolin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Ci 77004~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bentonite~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Ci 77004~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Tin, Chondrus crispus, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Unknown, Glycol stearate, Lecithin, Sucrose stearate, Chondrus crispus, Molasses extract, Unknown, Sucrose, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus nobilis, Unknown, Citrus reticulata extract, Unknown, Myrtus communis oil, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Linalool, Ocimum basilicum extract, Linalool, Euterpe oleracea seed extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus limon peel extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha piperita extract, Kaolin, Ci 77004, Bentonite, Ci 77004, Tocopherol, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis extract

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Product summary

"Pangea Organics - Facial Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (sucrose 0.45% - 0.65% and glycerin 4.50% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pangea Organics" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Sources cited in this review

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