The Crème Shop Retinol Essence Sheet Mask - Youth-Promoting & Clarifying
Works for
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilNot delivered
“Retinol helps firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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 - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“In addition to being an excellent acne-fighting ingredient, Retinol stimulates collagen production and accelerates skin cell turnover to keep skin appearing vibrant and youthful.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Ceramide np, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~2–3%
- 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 CarbomerArginine~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Arginine1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Squalane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- 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 butterOlea europaea fruit oil~0.8–1.25%
- 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 oilBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilOctyldodecanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed soy protein~0.2–0.7%
- 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 proteinSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogenated retinol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Ceramide np~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAllantoin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Arginine, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated retinol, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide np, Allantoin, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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 Crème ShopRetinol Essence Sheet Mask - Youth-Promoting & ClarifyingYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaBirch Moisture Mask | KlairsRich Moist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask | AbibMild Acidic pH Sheet Mask Aqua Fit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 62% |
| Price | — | $3.30 | $3.00 | $22.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Ceramide Ap | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Crème Shop - Retinol Essence Sheet Mask - Youth-Promoting & Clarifying" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.60%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.35% - 0.85%, arginine 1.70% - 2.60% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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