Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A clarifying peel-off mask that delivers clearer and softer skin by thoroughly removing dead skin cells and impurities to purify and brighten the skin.”
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, Honey + 6 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyvinyl alcohol~4.5–6.8%
Alcohol denat.~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolPolygonatum sibiricum root/rhizome powder~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-75~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-751,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilBentonite~0.9–1.35%
Xanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.7%
- 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 extractPropanediol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolygonatum odoratum rhizome powder~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMel~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractGlycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Polygonatum sibiricum root/rhizome powder, Peg-75, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Bentonite, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Parfum, Limonene, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Propanediol, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome powder, Honey, Mel, Honey, Disodium edta, Linalool, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| SulwhasooClarifying Peel-Off Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGEBalance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-off Mask | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Bio-Peel Wine Lift PHA Gauze Peeling | Feeling BeautifulHydrating Amethyst Cosmic Holographic Peel-Off Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $24.00 | $21.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Glycolic Acid | Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - Clarifying Peel-Off Face Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 62.00A$ in Australia and for 71.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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