Polaar IceSource Mask With Iceberg Water

Polaar IceSource Mask With Iceberg Water

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Panthenol, Capryloyl glycine + 11 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Two active rehydration active ingredients have been associated with it to retain and fix water in skin cells.”
Source: Feelunique

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.1–1.7%
Capryloyl glycineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.2%
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~0.85–1.25%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Plankton extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%
Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
C15-19 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~3.6–5.3%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.35–0.8%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.3–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.7%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.55%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Hyaluronic Acid, a real “water sponge”, which guarantees visibly plumped skin while fighting against the signs of aging.”
Source: Feelunique

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.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.15–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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C15-19 alkane~3.6–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Sodium polyacrylate~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Water~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Capryloyl glycine~1.4–2.2%
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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Panthenol~1.1–1.7%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tromethamine~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Glycerin~0.85–1.25%
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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Undecylenoyl glycine~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used 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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sorbitol~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Lecithin~0.3–0.75%
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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Parfum~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Plankton extract~0.15–0.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium phosphate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Saccharide isomerate~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, C15-19 alkane, Sodium polyacrylate, Pentylene glycol, Water, Capryloyl glycine, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Undecylenoyl glycine, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Plankton extract, Disodium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Saccharide isomerate, Glyceryl caprylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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