Ursa Major 3-Minute Flash Mask

Ursa Major 3-Minute Flash Mask

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Salix alba bark extract
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What the product description says
“It quickly and powerfully dissolves dead surface skin while accelerating cell turnover.”
Source: Follain

This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~1.5–2.2%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.35–0.8%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 8 more
Works

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: copper pca, 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: cocos nucifera fruit extract.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%
Copper pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
Cocos nucifera fruit extractKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.4–0.95%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–34%
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing~0.35–0.8%
Prunus armeniaca fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking~0.2–0.75%
Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.15–0.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~0.3–0.75%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~5.1–7.6%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.4–1%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Rose extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Santalum album wood extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Cananga odorata flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Citrus grandis peel extractAn aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skinHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–34%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~2.7–4%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Prunus armeniaca fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Rubus idaeus fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.4–0.95%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~5.1–7.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Alcohol~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~3.4–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium levulinate~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Populus tremuloides bark extract~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Sclerotium gum~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Pectin~0.9–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Medicago sativa extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Salix alba bark extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Copper pca~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Rose extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Santalum album wood extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Cananga odorata flower extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing

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Coffea arabica seed extract~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Prunus amygdalus
Not recognized
Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Citrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Citrus grandis peel extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin

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Aniba rosaeodora wood extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Sclerotium gum, Pectin, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Medicago sativa extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Salix alba bark extract, Copper pca, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rose extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Santalum album wood extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract

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