VitaminSea.beauty Blue Sea Kale Grapefruit Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Mask
Works for
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicate, Retinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Benefits Clears away dead skin cells & blackheads Instantly refreshes skin Heals and clarifies Not tested on animals Key Ingredients Blue Sea Kale is a marine plant with antioxidant powers that release your skin from harmful agents, leaving it healthier and more resilient Grapefruit extract reverses the signs of free radical damage, like wrinkles, discoloration, and dulling complexion”
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 - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationAllantoin, Retinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Blue Sea Kale Grapefruit Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Mask”
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.
Anti-blemishRetinyl palmitate ~0.3–0.6%Under-dosed
“Blue Sea Kale Grapefruit Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Mask”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Bentonite~7.5–9.1%
Glyceryl stearate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTitanium dioxide~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.1%
- 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 alcoholPolysorbate 60~1.5–1.9%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateAvena sativa kernel flour~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourTriethanolamine~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineParfum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinAllantoin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium pca~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateLuffa cylindrica fruit~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus grandis seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Crambe maritima leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.3–0.55%
Acer saccharum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCholecalciferol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Glycerin, Allantoin, Sodium pca, Peg-100 stearate, Luffa cylindrica fruit, Retinyl palmitate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Crambe maritima leaf extract, Ci 42090, Acer saccharum extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Cholecalciferol, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| VitaminSea.beautyBlue Sea Kale Grapefruit Deep Pore Exfoliating Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | endota spaInstant Revival Power Mask | Sun + MoonNice To Mask You Clay Mask | AhavaSingle Use Clearing Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 33% |
| Price | — | $41.16 | $12.99 | $2.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Kaolin | 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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