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pH-In The Mask
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pH-In The Mask

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Squalane, Glycerin + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Provides intense hydration for a strengthened skin barrier”
Source: TSC

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: allantoin, glycerin.

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: squalane, isononyl isononanoate.

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~5.8–8.7%
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~2.8–4.3%
Capryloyl glycineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.4%
AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.9–1.35%
SarcosineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%
Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~4–6%
C13-14 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Reduces the appearance of acne and breakouts”
Source: TSC

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%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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Squalane~5.8–8.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Isononyl isononanoate~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Glycerin~2.8–4.3%
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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Capryloyl glycine~2.2–3.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Allantoin~0.9–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sarcosine~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Saccharide isomerate~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyacrylamide~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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C13-14 alkane~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about C13-14 alkane
Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Capryloyl glycine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Allantoin, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Hexylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 alkane

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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. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
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