The Crème Shop Little Peel-Off Mask

The Crème Shop Little Peel-Off Mask

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Serine, Threonine + 3 more
May help
What the product description says
“contains collagen to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
Source: The Creme Shop

This product contains aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine. 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.

SerineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.5–1.2%
ThreonineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.3%
LysineKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.5%
Aspartic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.5%
Magnesium aluminum silicateEffect: LowMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation~0.05–0.3%
Moisturizing
Hydrolyzed collagen, Glycine + 14 more
Works
What the product description says
“Contains Vitamin E to soothe and prevent dryness post charcoal detoxification.”
Source: The Creme Shop

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: alanine, arginine.

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: arginine, hydrolyzed collagen.

Hydrolyzed collagenKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%
GlycineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function~0.9–1.3%
SerineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.5–1.2%
Glutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
AlanineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking~0.15–0.5%
HistidineKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.1–0.3%
IsoleucineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function~0.1–0.3%
LysineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.1–0.35%
ThreonineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.3%
TyrosineKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.4%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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~0.1–0.45%
Aspartic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.5%
ProlineKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%
CysteineKey activeEffect: HighMight help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation~0.05–0.25%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: 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~0.05–0.25%
Exfoliation
RETINYL PALMITATE
Not delivered
What the product description says
“#BlackPeelOffMaskPeel-Off Mask featuring Charcoal & Vitamin E Strips blackheads & whiteheads Exfoliates dead skin Absorbs dirt and oil Behold, an easy and effective way to unclog pores!”
Source: The Creme Shop

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.

RETINYL PALMITATEEffect: Low, below effective dose—
Anti-blemish
PANTOTHENIC ACID, KAOLIN + 3 more
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Infused with 24K gold, the Little Gold Mask tightens skin and effectively draws out blackheads, whiteheads, dirt, and excess oil while leaving an intensely bright skin tone.”
Source: The Creme Shop

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

PANTOTHENIC ACIDKey activeEffect: Medium—
KAOLINEffect: Low—
CARNITINE HCLEffect: Low—
NIACINUnder-dosed—
RETINYL PALMITATEUnder-dosed—
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Cysteine
May help

This product contains antioxidants (cysteine) 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.

CysteineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Polyvinyl alcoholHelps improve the product textureMedium~3.1–4.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
GoldA colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Polyvinyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps improve the product texture

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Alcohol~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Peg-90~2.4–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Gold~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin

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Ci 77480~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydrolyzed collagen~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine~0.9–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Serine~0.5–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Glutamic acid~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Aspartic acid~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

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Leucine~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alanine~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

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Lysine~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

More about Lysine
Arginine~0.1–0.45%
Key active
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

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Tyrosine~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Phenylalanine~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Valine~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Valine
Threonine~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Proline~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Isoleucine~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function

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Histidine~0.1–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Methionine~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Methionine
Cysteine~0.05–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation

More about Cysteine
Glycerin~0.1–0.35%
Key active
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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Butylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
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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Mica~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Acrylates copolymer~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Tromethamine~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Cellulose gum~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Ferric oxide
Not recognized
Ci 77491~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol, Peg-90, 1,2-hexanediol, Gold, Ci 77480, Hydrolyzed collagen, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Origanum vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Mica, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Acrylates copolymer, Titanium dioxide, Tromethamine, Cellulose gum, Unknown, Ci 77491, Parfum

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