True Botanicals Resurfacing Moisture Mask
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Resurfacing Moisture Mask”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Anti-agingLactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
“Also infused with Avocado Butter to replenish skin with moisture and Astaxanthin which helps to reveal softer, smoother, more youthful looking skin.”
This product contains lactic acid. 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.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Mangifera indica seed butter + 5 moreWorks
“Our lactic acid-based resurfacing mask moisturizes as it exfoliates, revealing smoother, glowing skin in just 5 minutes.”
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, lactic acid.
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: persea gratissima oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cananga odorata flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinLactic acid~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMangifera indica seed butter~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterHydrogenated vegetable oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilSodium hydroxide~1.9–2.9%
Persea gratissima oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHaematococcus pluvialis extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractAvena sativa bran extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.85–1.3%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.5–1.2%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolPhenethyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitral~0.15–0.6%
Eugenol~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- 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 benzoateLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Mangifera indica seed butter, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Persea gratissima oil, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Xanthan gum
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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.
| True BotanicalsResurfacing Moisture MaskYOUR PRODUCT | TypologyCoffret Masque Pores Dilatés et Points Noirs — AHA 10 % + PHA 10 % | REVOLUTION SKINCAREx Sali Hughes Better in 5 Express Exfoliating Mask | NaturopathicaSweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $32.50 | $13.37 | $59.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Gluconolactone | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"True Botanicals - Resurfacing Moisture Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Anti-oxidation, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 1.50% - 2.30% and lactic acid 4.20% - 6.30%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.40%, lactic acid 1.50% - 2.30%, lactic acid 4.20% - 6.30% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 65.00$ in the United States and for 172.83A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5
- 6
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