Works for
Anti-agingSerineMay help
“Ideal for skin that is prone to dullness or tiredness, the bright and colourful facial peel mask offers the illusion of an injection of radiance, promoting the look of plumper, more youthful skin.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Trehalose + 6 moreWorks
“The perfect way to purge pores of impurities without leaving skin feeling tight or dehydrated, Shiseido’s Purifying Mask is the perfect way to restore clarity to skin without compromising softness.”
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“An emergency skin-resetting mask with the botanical power of red Shiso, peels away dirt, pollutants and other sources of breakouts that become lodged in pores, while removing dead surface skin cells for brightened skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateNot delivered
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation Lightweight Liquid Highlighted Ingredients , Red Shiso Helps reduce appearance of dullness and add a radiant glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyvinyl alcohol~4.3–5.3%
Alcohol denat.~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-75~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Trehalose~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePpg-15-buteth-20~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.8–1.2%
- 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 77491~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSuccinoglycan~0.55–0.8%
Cellulose gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium citrate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 citrateTitanium dioxide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.55–0.85%
Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerSodium metaphosphate~0.35–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSaccharide isomerate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glycyrrhizateAlcohol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 AlcoholTin oxide~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Serine~0.3–0.55%
- 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 SerineLimonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.5%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 benzoateLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Eriobotrya japonica leaf protoplasts~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.15–0.3%
Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractPeg-30 phytosterol~0.15–0.25%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.25%
- 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 lecithinTrisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Bht~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-75, Trehalose, Ppg-15-buteth-20, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Succinoglycan, Cellulose gum, Sodium citrate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Silica, Carbomer, Sodium metaphosphate, Xanthan gum, Saccharide isomerate, Parfum, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Alcohol, Tin oxide, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Serine, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Eriobotrya japonica leaf protoplasts, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Peg-30 phytosterol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Trisodium edta, Bht
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| ShiseidoWASO Purifying Peel Off MaskYOUR PRODUCT | ULTA24K Magic Gold Metallic Peel Off Mask | LANEIGEBalance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-off Mask | SchaebensSheet Mask Vitamin C, 1pc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $24.00 | $2.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Shiseido - WASO Purifying Peel Off Mask" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 0.30% - 0.60%, trehalose 1.70% - 2.00% and glycerin 2.50% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 31.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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