Skin Republic Age-Defying Retinol Hand Mask
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 13 moreWorks
“Nourishing hands with a nutrient-rich, anti-ageing serum that’s absorbed rapidly by skin, the formula utilises Retinol (a.k.a. the holy grail of non-invasive wrinkle-prevention) to eradicates the visible appearance of dark spots and lines.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate ~0.2–0.35%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Age-Defying Retinol Hand Mask”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitate ~0.2–0.35%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Nourishing hands with a nutrient-rich, anti-ageing serum that’s absorbed rapidly by skin, the formula utilises Retinol (a.k.a. the holy grail of non-invasive wrinkle-prevention) to eradicates the visible appearance of dark spots and lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Illicium verum fruit extract + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.1–2.5%
- 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 stearate1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.15%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractArginine~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBetaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBht~0.7–1.05%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- 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 butterCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.5–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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 fruit extractDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilIllicium verum fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractPalmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPelargonium graveolens extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateStearic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Arginine, Betaine, Bht, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Disodium edta, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Illicium verum fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Palmitic acid, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Retinyl palmitate, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Stearic acid, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Tocopherol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, 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.
| Skin RepublicAge-Defying Retinol Hand MaskYOUR PRODUCT | The SaemPure Natural Hand Treatment Mask 1 Pair (2 pcs) | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYRelax-Day Hand Sheet Mask | FASCYSunshine Moisturizing Hand Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $3.48 | — | $4.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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