The Body Shop Recipes of Nature Japanese Matcha Tea Mask
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Enriched with matcha green tea from Kakegawa, Japan, dandelion extract and soul-soothing Community Trade aloe vera from Mexico, our indulgently creamy, 100% vegan masking formula deeply purifies, gently exfoliates and liberates your skin from the weekly build-up of city pollutants and everyday impurities.”
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 · Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPropanediol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOlea europaea fruit oil~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholLuffa cylindrica fruit~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolysorbate 60~0.5–0.75%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePrunus armeniaca seed powder~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.35–0.6%
- 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 juice powderTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractMenthol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate~0.2–0.4%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Caramel~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Propanediol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Luffa cylindrica fruit, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium polyacrylate, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Menthol, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate, Limonene, Citric acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caramel, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| The Body ShopRecipes of Nature Japanese Matcha Tea MaskYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueEven Better™ Brighter Moisture Mask | Lancer SkincareClarifying Detox Mask with Green Tea + 3% Sulfur | EighthDayThe Revitalizing Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $56.15 | — | $225.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Sh-Polypeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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