The Organic Pharmacy Honey Rich Nutrition Mask
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MoisturizingSqualane, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“This rich, creamy formula blends honey, aloe vera, and olive squalane to deeply nourish and comfort dry skin.Clinically proven to boost moisture levels by 74% and improve elasticity by 25% in just 20 minutes, it leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and revitalised.”
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, sodium lactate.
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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cananga odorata flower oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.8–7%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCera alba~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSorbitan sesquioleate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSodium lactate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateHoney~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMel~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelSucrose polystearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–0.75%
- 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 juiceCananga odorata flower oil~0.45–0.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilPolyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate~0.5–0.7%
Magnesium sulfate~0.4–0.6%
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~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 LimoneneEugenol~0.2–0.35%
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sodium lactate, Honey, Mel, Sucrose polystearate, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cananga odorata flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Magnesium sulfate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, 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 Organic PharmacyHoney Rich Nutrition MaskYOUR PRODUCT | The Organic PharamcyHoney Rich Nutrition Mask | PlenaireSkin Frosting Hydrating Mask | Jan MariniRetinol Plus Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 90% | 88% |
| Price | $49.00 | — | $26.00−$23.00 | $95.00+$46.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Organic Pharmacy - Honey Rich Nutrition Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium lactate 1.00% - 1.30% and glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 35.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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