SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Sheet Mask
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Glycosyl trehalose + 6 moreWorks
“Skin is left feeling nourished, balanced and refreshed.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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).
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Made with clarifying African Black Soap plus detoxifying Bamboo Charcoal, this carbon sheet mask instantly improves the appearance of blemish-prone skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone~3.6–5.4%
1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Glyceryl stearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycosyl trehalose~1.3–2%
Xanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.3%
- 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 acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHydrolyzed sclerotium gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSodium palm kernelate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium shea butterate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium shea butterateTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Tamarindus indica extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
More about Tamarindus indica extractParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Glycol, Glycosyl trehalose, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium palm kernelate, Sodium shea butterate, Theobroma cacao extract, Unknown, Tamarindus indica extract, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SheaMoistureAfrican Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Sheet MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Miss SpaAge Defy Facial Sheet Mask | Thank You FarmerTrue Water Deep Cotton Mask | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $5.35 | $5.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 | Niacinamide | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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