Works for
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate ~0.05–0.25%Under-dosed
“Its exfoliating texture stimulates cell turnover, helping to boost clarity for an even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Its exfoliating texture stimulates cell turnover, helping to boost clarity for an even skin tone.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycine soja oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 1 moreWorks
“Purifying Mask nourishes rough, dull, dehydrated and stressed skin, while reducing sebum production and killing bacteria to help clear breakouts.”
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:
sodium pca.
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: glycine soja oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Algae~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Montmorillonite~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorillonitePumice~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceOlivoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-glucoside~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlycine soja oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMagnesium aluminum silicate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSodium pca~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateWine extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Algae, Montmorillonite, Pumice, Olivoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Coco-glucoside, Glycine soja oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium pca, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Wine extract, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Potassium sorbate
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| PCA SKINPurifying MaskYOUR PRODUCT | frank bodyGlow Mask | RevidermCalming Hydro Mask | EARONHyaluronic Acid Collagen Hydrating Face Mask | |
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| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $15.75 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Ceramide Np | Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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