SEPHORA COLLECTION

SEPHORA COLLECTION After-Sun Mask - Watermelon

Name: SEPHORA COLLECTION - After-Sun Mask - Watermelon
Brand: SEPHORA COLLECTION

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Cools, refreshes, and hydrates skin.”

Source: Sephora

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: arginine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

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: arginine.

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~0.3–0.75%

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~4.2–6.3%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~1.7–2.5%

Saccharide isomerateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.9%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~1–1.5%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.35–0.85%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.3–0.75%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Peg-32· HumectantEffect: LowHelps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.25%

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~0.05–0.15%

Exfoliation

Side benefit · Hydroxyethyl urea

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 14 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~0.15–0.55%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Coceth-7Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%

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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Dipropylene glycol~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Methylpropanediol~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycereth-26~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Saccharide isomerate~1.2–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyethyl urea~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Peg-32~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Arginine~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Carbomer~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Inositol~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Panthenol~0.3–0.75%

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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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.7%

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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Coceth-7~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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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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Parfum~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Glyceryl polyacrylate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%

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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Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate

Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Saccharide isomerate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Peg-32, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Carbomer, Inositol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol

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Product summary

"SEPHORA COLLECTION - After-Sun Mask - Watermelon" is effective for: Moisturizing and Exfoliation

Ingredient callouts

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.70% - 2.50%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, inositol 0.30% - 0.75%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.75%, arginine 0.35% - 0.85%, hydroxyethyl urea 1.00% - 1.50%, saccharide isomerate 1.20% - 1.90%, dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.70% - 2.50% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.