Skin Republic Brightening Vitamin C Sheet Mask
Works for
MoisturizingBetaine, Polyglutamic acid + 8 moreWorks
“Hydrates and revitalises the skin to reveal a radiant and luminous complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, polyglutamic acid.
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).
Evens skin toneMorus alba bark extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 4 moreNot delivered
“Hydrates and revitalises the skin to reveal a radiant and luminous complexion.”
This product contains ingredients (morus alba bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~3.7–5.5%
Propylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolRosa centifolia flower water~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Betaine~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPolyglutamic acid~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidCarbomer~0.6–1.35%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMorus alba bark extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractAllantoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinChondrus crispus~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycyrrhizateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- 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 acetateDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumNiacinamide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Wine extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideAscorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Propylene glycol, Rosa centifolia flower water, Betaine, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Polyglutamic acid, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Morus alba bark extract, Allantoin, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Methylparaben, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Parfum, Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Wine extract, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbic acid
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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.
| Skin RepublicBrightening Vitamin C Sheet MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Patchologymoodmask ''Just Let It Glow'' Healthy Glow Sheet Mask | Thank You FarmerSaccharomy Brightening Star Mask | AbibCollagen Eye Patch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 86% | 86% |
| Price | — | $5.00 | $3.00 | $15.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Neutrogena Collagen Bank Glass Skin Mask, 4 CountMZ Skin Vitamin-Infused Facial Treatment Mask
Product summary
"Skin Republic - Brightening Vitamin C Sheet Mask" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (betaine 1.60% - 2.50% and polyglutamic acid 1.00% - 1.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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