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so natural pH 5.5 Red Ampoule Mask

Name: so natural - pH 5.5 Red Ampoule Mask
Brand: so natural

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Panthenol + 10 more

Works well

What the product description says

“5, slightly-acidic ampoule helps moisturize the skin while restoring the skin's balance.”

Source: Yesstyle

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, panthenol

GlycerinEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.5%

PanthenolEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~2.1–3.2%

Butylene glycolEffect: LowUsed 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~1.7–2.6%

Centella asiatica extractEffect: HighA 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.~0.5–1.2%

Sodium hyaluronateEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.2–0.7%

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Effect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.7%

BetaineEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.1–0.35%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.4–0.95%

AllantoinEffect: High, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.6%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.15–0.6%

ArginineEffect: High, below effective doseAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.05–0.2%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

May help

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: MediumA 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.~0.5–1.2%

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.1–0.45%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + 1 more

May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Effect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.

Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.5–1.2%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.7–10%

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~3.7–5.5%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~2.1–3.2%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Melia azadirachta extract~1.5–2.2%

Irritation risk: Low

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Centella asiatica extract~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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 extract

Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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 extract

Allantoin~0.15–0.6%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.7%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.2–0.7%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

Chamaecyparis obtusa water~0.15–0.65%

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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 juice

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Anthemis nobilis flower water~0.1–0.4%

Irritation risk: Low

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Betaine~0.1–0.35%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Diethoxyethyl succinate~0.1–0.3%

Irritation risk: Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Arginine~0.05–0.2%

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

More about Arginine

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Melia azadirachta extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Betaine, Xanthan gum, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Arginine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta

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Product summary

"so natural - pH 5.5 Red Ampoule Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.20% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.10% - 3.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (betaine 0.10% - 0.35%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.70%, panthenol 2.10% - 3.20% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.