Sisley-Paris Exfoliating Enzyme Mask

Sisley-Paris Exfoliating Enzyme Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Papain
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Exfoliating Enzyme Mask”
Source: Sisley

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.9–1.3%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide
Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.1–3.1%
Evens skin tone
Side benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide
Works well
What the product description says
“Working in just one minute, the formula gently gets to work, helping to promote a smoother and more even complexion with a radiant glow.”
Source: SpaceNK

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.1–3.1%
Anti-blemish
Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~2.1–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Thymus mastichina flower oil, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~3.1–4.6%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
Thymus mastichina flower oil—High~0.45–1.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~22–33%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Cellulose~4.9–7.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Silica~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.1–4.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Niacinamide~2.1–3.1%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Maltodextrin~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Titanium dioxide~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Xanthan gum~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Papain~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Lavandula oil/extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Thymus mastichina flower oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Sodium chloride~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium surfactin~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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.

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Water~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Pinene~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Terpineol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Terpineol
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Beta-caryophyllene~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cellulose, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Silica, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Titanium dioxide, Xanthan gum, Papain, Lavandula oil/extract, Thymus mastichina flower oil, Sodium chloride, Sodium surfactin, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Water, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Terpineol, Limonene, Beta-caryophyllene

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