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MoisturizingGlycerin, Zinc pca + 6 moreWorks
“But it's not all doom and gloom… VENeffect has the answer: an advanced complex of phytoestrogens, which stimulate cells ( safely! ) to increase collagen production and hold on to precious moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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).
Anti-agingZinc pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreNot delivered
“But it's not all doom and gloom… VENeffect has the answer: an advanced complex of phytoestrogens, which stimulate cells ( safely! ) to increase collagen production and hold on to precious moisture.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.25–0.45%, below the ~4% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Meanwhile, the addition of calamine, soothes irritation, calms sensitive and blemish-prone skin and finally, zinc refines uneven skin tone and helps prevent and reduce the appearance of age spots.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5–6.1%
- 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 KaolinSorbitol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCoconut alcohol~1.6–2%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDecyl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCalamine~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc pca~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaMontmorillonite~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteIllite~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractTrifolium pratense leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractPapaver rhoeas petal extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.45%
- 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 juiceLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentAscorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl olivate~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideGlucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Sorbitan olivate~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Sorbitol, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Coconut alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Decyl glucoside, Calamine, Zinc pca, Montmorillonite, Illite, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactobacillus ferment, Ascorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Cetearyl olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glucose, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium benzoate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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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.
| VENeffectSkin Calming Mask by VeneffectYOUR PRODUCT | The INKEY List CATranexamic Acid Night Treatment Mask | Sincerely yoursFace To Face Time Gentle Pore-Purifying Whipped Clay Mask | Perricone MDAcne Relief Calming & Soothing Clay Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $24.00 | $30.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Squalane | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"VENeffect - Skin Calming Mask by Veneffect" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (zinc pca 0.70% - 1.05%, glycerin 2.40% - 2.90% and lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 100.18A$ in Australia, at around 59.98$ in the United States and from 33.60£ up to 347.00£ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review hindawi.com
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