STARSKIN Close-Up Firming Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask
Works for
MoisturizingTripeptide-1, Tripeptide-10 citrulline + 11 moreWorks well
“STARSKIN®’s premium Bio-Cellulose is formulated with naturally fermented, vitamin-rich coconut juice, and firms and nourishes the skin without irritation.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: tripeptide-1, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline
Anti-agingAdenosine, Tripeptide-1 + 1 moreWorks well
“STARSKIN® Close-Up™ is a Bio-Cellulose Firming Face Mask that firms, lifts and sculpts for a supple, youthful appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tripeptide-1, tripeptide-10 citrulline.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Achillea millefolium extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.3–4.9%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%
Betaine~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLactobacillus/leuconostoc/coconut fruit extract ferment filtrate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- 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 copolymerHouttuynia cordata extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acer saccharum extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractSaururus chinensis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties
More about Saururus chinensis extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLedum palustre extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Artemisia capillaris flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phellinus linteus extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lentinus edodes extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractEcklonia cava extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolArnica montana flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGentiana lutea root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adenosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLecithin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHexapeptide-10~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tripeptide-10 citrulline~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-10 citrullineCarbomer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTripeptide-1~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1Triethanolamine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Lactobacillus/leuconostoc/coconut fruit extract ferment filtrate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Houttuynia cordata extract, Acer saccharum extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Saururus chinensis extract, Xanthan gum, Ledum palustre extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia capillaris flower extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Caprylyl glycol, Arnica montana flower extract, Parfum, Gentiana lutea root extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Adenosine, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Hexapeptide-10, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Carbomer, Tripeptide-1, Triethanolamine
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
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.
| STARSKINClose-Up Firming Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Soon SkincareModu Regenerating Face Mask | LeadersWrinkle Tox Skin Clinic Mask | numbuzinNo.9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask bottom sheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 57% |
| Price | $12.00 | $47.00+$35.00 | $5.00−$7.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Benton Fermentation Mask PackVARUZA Real Natural Sheet Mask with Blue Ampoule
Product summary
"STARSKIN - Close-Up Firming Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (tripeptide-10 citrulline 1.20% - 1.80% and tripeptide-1 1.60% - 2.30%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Adenosine 0.35% - 0.80%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80% and betaine 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 11.00$ up to 12.00$ in the United States, for 15.99A$ in Australia and for 8.90£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.