Tropic Skincare HYDROGEL FACE MASK ultra-hydrating skin treatment
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“HYDROGEL FACE MASK ultra-hydrating skin treatment”
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, sucrose.
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Flooding skin with the most refreshing complex of cooling allantoin and ultra-hydrating aloe vera juice, these revitalising masks are supercharged with collagen-enhancing plant peptides to encourage cellular renewal, plump wrinkles, smooth fine lines, and recharge tired complexions.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol~3.5–5.2%
Chondrus crispus~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus1,2-hexanediol~1–1.6%
Ceratonia siliqua gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumPentylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
- 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 glycolXanthan gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium chloride~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseAllantoin~0.1–0.5%
- 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 AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.65%
- 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 juiceTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.15–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Chondrus crispus, 1,2-hexanediol, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Potassium chloride, Sucrose, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid
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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.
| Tropic SkincareHYDROGEL FACE MASK ultra-hydrating skin treatmentYOUR PRODUCT | VENN SkincareVENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask | BentonFermentation Mask Pack | MZ SkinBio-Placenta Peptide Reviving Hydrogel Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $39.34 | $1.92 | $180.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Tropic Skincare - HYDROGEL FACE MASK ultra-hydrating skin treatment" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sucrose 0.05% - 0.25%, glycerin 0.15% - 0.60%, sucrose 0.45% - 1.10%, sucrose 1.10% - 1.60%, algae extract 2.10% - 3.10% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 8.00£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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