Works for
MoisturizingSaccharum officinarum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“Formulated with Butterfly Pea Flower extract and exfoliating bilberry fruit enzymes to gently calm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and deliver antioxidants for powerful hydration.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, avena sativa kernel flour.
Anti-agingNiacinamide ~0.2–0.4%Under-dosed
“Formulated with Butterfly Pea Flower extract and exfoliating bilberry fruit enzymes to gently calm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and deliver antioxidants for powerful hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.25–0.45%Under-dosed
“Formulated with Butterfly Pea Flower extract and exfoliating bilberry fruit enzymes to gently calm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and deliver antioxidants for powerful hydration.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide ~0.2–0.4%Under-dosed
“Butterfly Pea Enzyme Mask $ 20.00 $ 40.00 Quantity Product Description Customer Reviews Butterfly Pea Enzyme Mask Full Size 2 oz , Box Exclusive This light, soothing face mask delivers antioxidants and hydration to your skin, leaving you with an even, bright tone and soft, glowing look.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7.3–8.9%
- 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 juicePropanediol~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~3.2–4%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCetearyl olivate~0.65–1%
Sorbitan olivate~0.6–0.85%
Kaolin~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinOryza sativa powder~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilStearic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSalicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acidGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinSorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterNiacinamide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideClitoria ternatea flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel flour~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propanediol, Water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Kaolin, Oryza sativa powder, Inonotus obliquus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Stearic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Glycerin, Sorbic acid, Mangifera indica seed butter, Niacinamide, Clitoria ternatea flower extract, Avena sativa kernel flour, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, 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.
| True NorthButterfly Pea Enzyme MaskYOUR PRODUCT | The outsetPurifying Blue Clay Mask | the klogSweet Potato BHA Clay Mask | KarunaExfoliating Treatment Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"True North - Butterfly Pea Enzyme Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (avena sativa kernel flour 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 0.25% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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