Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Purify and refine skin with the Uriage Hyséac Exfoliating Mask , a multi-action exfoliating mask that also performs as a scrub.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Kaolin~5.3–7.9%
- 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 KaolinDi-c12-13 alkyl malate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Di-c12-13 alkyl malateCellulose~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSteareth-2~1.2–1.8%
Steareth-21~1–1.6%
Cetyl alcohol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMalic acid~0.5–1.2%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.45%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sorbitan oleate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCi 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Cellulose, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Cetyl alcohol, Malic acid, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, O-cymen-5-ol, Sorbitan oleate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| UriageHyséac Exfoliating MaskYOUR PRODUCT | SEPHORA COLLECTIONCLEAR & PURIFY - Detox Mask & Scrub with Mandelic Acid | Jan MariniLuminate Face Mask | The OrdinarySalicylic Acid 2% Masque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $18.00 | $152.11 | $9.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Mandelic Acid | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Uriage - Hyséac Exfoliating Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.70% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 27.77CA$ in Canada, for 23.15A$ in Australia and from 8.57£ up to 12.09£ 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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