Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Works for
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acidMay help
“This powerful, triple-action manual, chemical and enzymatic exfoliating treatment addresses a dull, aging, and congested complexion in three ways: exfoliates with Pumpkin Enzyme, reveals with Alpha Hydroxy Acid and polishes with Aluminum Oxide Crystals.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium lactate + 2 moreWorks
“Targeting dull, ageing, and congested skin, the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask deeply nourishes and clarifies skin tone with Triple Action Technology.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acidMay help
“Helps even the look of skin tone and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitateNot delivered
“This powerful, triple-action manual, chemical and enzymatic exfoliating treatment addresses a dull, aging, and congested complexion in three ways: exfoliates with Pumpkin Enzyme, reveals with Alpha Hydroxy Acid and polishes with Aluminum Oxide Crystals.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with retinyl palmitate, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Cinnamal + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinTriethanolamine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerLactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium lactate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAscorbic acid~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- 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~0.8–1.2%
- 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 palmitateBht~0.5–1.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCinnamal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Sodium lactate, Ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Bht, Sodium hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamal, Parfum
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| Peter Thomas RothPumpkin Enzyme MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautySuper Green Detox Kale and Charcoal Face Mask | PSA SkinLIGHT UP Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | Purposeful Skincare by Allies (PSA)Light Up Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | |
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| Match | — | 89% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | $60.00 | $2.85−$57.15 | $26.83−$33.17 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Astaxanthin | Astaxanthin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Peter Thomas Roth - Pumpkin Enzyme Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.20%, sodium lactate 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.00% - 4.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 50.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, from 75.60CA$ up to 104.39CA$ in Canada, from 59.40A$ up to 92.00A$ in Australia, from 36.50£ up to 52.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 105.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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