"SkinCeuticals - Hydrating B5 Masque Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.80% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (urea 0.30% - 0.70%, trehalose 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.50% - 1.15%, sodium hyaluronate 2.40% - 3.50%, panthenol 0.80% - 1.20% and glycerin 4.70% - 7.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 58.00$ in the United States and from 50.99£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom.
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called
"humectants":
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with
the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
