Skin Republic Bubble Purifying + Charcoal Face Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 2 moreWorks
“Skin feels luminous and fresh with enhanced moisture and a revitalised tone. Not tested on animals.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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
“A selection of fruit-derived acids work to gently exfoliate the surface layer of skin, while Charcoal is renowned for its detoxifying properties.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMethyl perfluorobutyl ether~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~1.8–2.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCitrus paradisi fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Betaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium polyacrylate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractRosa centifolia flower water~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractMorus nigra fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCharcoal powder~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Tin~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Betaine, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Rosa centifolia flower water, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Morus nigra fruit extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Charcoal powder, Disodium edta, Tin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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 RepublicBubble Purifying + Charcoal Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Oh K!Pink Fizz T-Zone Bubble Mask | Dr. Jart+Hydro Firming Mask | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Super Hydra Aqua Capsule Mask 5pcs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $18.53 | — | $10.17−$8.36 | $23.90+$5.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Panthenol | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skin Republic - Bubble Purifying + Charcoal Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 7.60$ in the United States and for 5.49£ 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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- 2Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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