ULTA Smoothing Sea Kelp Sheet Mask

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

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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

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

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect