Thalgo Flash Lift Shot Mask

Thalgo Flash Lift Shot Mask

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Hyaluronic acid + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“seaweed fiber mask”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid.

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).

Kappaphycus alvarezii extractKey activeEffect: HighA red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties~1.2–1.8%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.4–0.95%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1–1.6%
Anti-aging
Hyaluronic acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“fills in wrinkles”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1–1.6%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methylpropanediol~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties

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Pentylene glycol~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Silanetriol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alginic acid~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Alginic acid, Parfum, Citric acid, Benzyl salicylate

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