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The Crème Shop Vitamin E Face Mask
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The Crème Shop Vitamin E Face Mask

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium
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Moisturizing
Glycerin, Arginine + 8 more
Works
What the product description says
“Our Vitamin E Infused Essence Face Mask helps nourish and protect your skin while promoting a healthy, youthful appearance!”
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: 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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

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~3.7–5.6%
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~2.8–4.2%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.1–0.35%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.2%
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~5.9–8.9%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.05–0.15%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.85–1.3%
Pyrus malus fruit extractUnder-dosedCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.15–0.5%
Olea europaea fruit oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.05–0.3%
Evens skin tone
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This antioxidant-rich mask helps protect your skin from sun damage, fights free radicals, and aids in diminishing dark spots and acne scars.”
Source: The Creme Shop

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.05–0.15%
Anti-aging
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Our Vitamin E Infused Essence Face Mask helps nourish and protect your skin while promoting a healthy, youthful appearance!”
Source: The Creme Shop

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena extract
Medium risk
We flagged 13 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~0.6–1.35%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.1–0.35%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.5–1.15%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Capsicum annuum fruit extractPepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract—Medium~0.15–0.65%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.05–0.3%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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Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
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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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
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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Arginine~2.8–4.2%
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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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Allantoin~0.85–1.3%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Parfum~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Capsicum annuum fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Punica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

More about Punica granatum fruit extract
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

More about Brassica oleracea italica extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.05–0.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

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 extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Arginine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rosa damascena extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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