Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Maltitol + 10 moreWorks
“Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping 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: dimethicone, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, TocopherolMay help
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~4.1–5%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateMaltitol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolDimethicone~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTrehalose~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseEuphorbia cerifera wax~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Saccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateTalc~0.5–0.75%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDextrin palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateSodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.4%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSerine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCalcium stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 citrateCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Daucus carota sativa root protoplasts~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus junos seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-30 phytosterol~0.2–0.35%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTriisostearin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractBht~0.1–0.2%
Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plankton extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractSodium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Polysilicone-2~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Maltitol, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Carbomer, Parfum, Potassium hydroxide, Saccharide isomerate, Talc, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Dextrin palmitate, Sodium metaphosphate, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Serine, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Calcium stearate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Citronellol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Geraniol, Daucus carota sativa root protoplasts, Citrus junos seed extract, Peg-30 phytosterol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Triisostearin, Panax ginseng root extract, Bht, Trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, Plankton extract, Sodium phosphate, Trisodium edta, Polysilicone-2, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ShiseidoWASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping MaskYOUR PRODUCT | AxxziaAGtheory Gel Mask | GLAMGLOWBRIGHT BETWEEN THE GIRLS Instant Radiance Hydrating Décolleté Mask | ALFACE+Platinum Moisture Mask 1 pc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $80.80 | — | $6.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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