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MoisturizingGlycerin, Beta-glucan + 3 moreWorks
“Treat your skin to Black Sugar goodness! Our cult classic mask wash off features organic Black Sugar granules that exfoliate away dead skin cells and Macadamia Seed Oil & Shea Butter to nourish and moisturize skin for a smooth, clean complexion.”
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
“Treat your skin to Black Sugar goodness! Our cult classic mask wash off features organic Black Sugar granules that exfoliate away dead skin cells and Macadamia Seed Oil & Shea Butter to nourish and moisturize skin for a smooth, clean complexion.”
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Origanum majorana leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterGlycerin~3.6–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4–5.9%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium hydroxide~1.9–2.9%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Beta-glucan~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanBetaine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBetula alba juice~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHamamelis 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 extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerOriganum majorana leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Achillea millefolium extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractLeontopodium alpinum flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.05–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Glycerin, Water, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Beta-glucan, Betaine, Betula alba juice, Xanthan gum, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
| SkinfoodAloe Vera 93% Soothing GelYOUR PRODUCT | ALIVE:LABMulti Ice Cream | Face Reality Skincare ProfessionalBarrier Care Gel Cream | Thank You FarmerRice Pure Gel and Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | $55.57 | $38.00 | $23.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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