Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.3–0.55%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Enriched with Salicylic Acid BHA to take care of dead skin cells and excessive sebum.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.3–0.55%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Enriched with Salicylic Acid BHA to take care of dead skin cells and excessive sebum.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Glyceryl glucoside + 8 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, erythritol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Mentha arvensis powder, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.8–7.1%
- 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 GlycerinMica~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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 glycolTapioca starch~2.4–3%
Bentonite~2–2.5%
Propanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideBetaine~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Oryza sativa powder~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.55–0.8%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMentha arvensis powder~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chromium hydroxide green~0.45–0.65%
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Polyisobutene~0.45–0.65%
Centella asiatica extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTromethamine~0.3–0.5%
Panthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractLactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.25–0.5%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
4-terpineol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSorbitan oleate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideJuniperus mexicana oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.3–0.5%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon citratus extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha arvensis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Erythritol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractPeucedanum graveolens extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Peucedanum graveolens extractLycium chinense fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Mica, Butylene glycol, Tapioca starch, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Oryza sativa powder, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Mentha arvensis powder, Chromium hydroxide green, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Polyisobutene, Centella asiatica extract, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Ci 77492, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 4-terpineol, Glucose, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Juniperus mexicana oil, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Lavandula hybrida oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Mentha arvensis extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower/leaf/stem extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Erythritol, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Myristica fragrans extract
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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.
| SkinfoodShine Muscat Cica BHA Food MaskYOUR PRODUCT | AbibGreen LHA Pore Pad Clear Touch | Some By MiMiracle AC Clear Spot Treatment | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy A-Clear Soothing Overnight Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Price | — | $18.29 | $11.20 | $16.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Guaiazulene |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skinfood - Buy Shine Muscat Cica BHA Food Mask in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (erythritol 0.20% - 0.35%, betaine 1.20% - 1.50%, glyceryl glucoside 1.50% - 1.80% and glycerin 5.80% - 7.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 14.95A$ in Australia.
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