SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Instant Hydration Gel Face Mask
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Trehalose + 8 moreWorks
“Virgin Coconut Oil Instant Hydration Gel Face Mask”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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: cocos nucifera oil, glyceryl stearate.
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~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~3–4.5%
- 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 stearateHydroxyacetophenone~2.6–3.9%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Trehalose~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePentylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.6%
- 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 acetateSodium pca~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaXanthan gum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCocos nucifera oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHydrolyzed sclerotium gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.9%
- 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 hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharide isomerate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateGardenia taitensis flower~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
- 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 citrateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Trehalose, Pentylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Xanthan gum, Cocos nucifera oil, Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide isomerate, Gardenia taitensis flower, Parfum, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
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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.
| SheaMoistureVirgin Coconut Oil Instant Hydration Gel Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Pro Mask | the Torriden StoreDive-In Low molecule Hyaluronic acid Mask Pack | MizonCicaluronic Water Fit Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $17.70 | $2.54 | $2.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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