Vichy Softening and Soothing Aloe Vera Mask

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
cetyl alcohol
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
glycerin
jojoba esters
sodium polyacrylate
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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£15.00

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Size: 75 ml

Softening and Soothing Aloe Vera Mask 75ml

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What does the product description say?

"The deeply hydrating face mask provides immediate and lasting relief from redness, soreness and irritation, utilising a blend of Mineralising Thermal Water, Liquorice and Aloe Vera to replenish intense moisture."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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: jojoba esters, caprylyl glycol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
jojoba esters	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
polyglyceryl-6 distearate	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
isopropyl palmitate
sodium carboxymethyl starch

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.4% - 6.5%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	3.7% - 5.6%
isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency	2.7% - 4%
sodium carboxymethyl starch Helps create thicker product formulations	2.1% - 3.1%
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Helps water and oil mix together	1.7% - 2.5%
ci 15985 A colorant	1.4% - 2.1%
ci 77288	1.2% - 1.8%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.6% - 1.4%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.5% - 1.2%
salicylic acid 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)	0.4% - 0.9%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function	0.35% - 0.8%
dipotassium glycyrrhizate A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening	0.15% - 0.7%
hydroxypropyl starch phosphate Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations	0.15% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.65%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.3%
polyglyceryl-6 distearate Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.3%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.05% - 0.3%
polyglyceryl-3 beeswax Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)	0.05% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.01% - 0.05%
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