Whamisa Hydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers

Whamisa Hydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Olea europaea fruit oil, Lactobacillus + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Whamisa Hydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers 33g is a mask that unifies, moisturizes and detoxifies your skin.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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).

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.45–1.1%
LactobacillusKey activeEffect: HighA non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation~0.15–0.65%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.1–0.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: 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~1.1–1.7%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~0.1–0.4%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low, below effective dose~0.15–0.55%
Avena sativa kernel extractUnder-dosedAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.4–0.9%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Aniba rosodora wood oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~1.4–2.1%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Aniba rosodora wood oilA fragrant plant oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~5.2–7.9%est.
Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~4.3–6.4%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~5.2–7.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Ceratonia siliqua gum~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Xanthan gum~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 extract
Artemisia annua extract~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

More about Olea europaea fruit oil
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.4–0.9%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Lactobacillus~0.3–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

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Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Filtrate
Not recognized
Lactobacillus~0.15–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

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Taraxacum officinale root~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Ferment filtrate
Not recognized
Lactobacillus~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

More about Lactobacillus
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
More about Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
Filtrate
Not recognized
Helichrysum arenarium extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Rhodiola rosea root extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Betaine~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

More about Betaine
Gluconolactone~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

More about Gluconolactone
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
More about Paeonia suffruticosa root extract
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Aniba rosodora wood oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Artemisia annua extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactobacillus, Chrysanthemum sinense flower extract, Unknown, Lactobacillus, Taraxacum officinale root, Unknown, Lactobacillus, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Unknown, Helichrysum arenarium extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Xanthan gum, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Limonene

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Product summary

"Whamisa - Hydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (betaine 0.10% - 0.45%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Whamisa" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 6.13£ in the United Kingdom.

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Whamisa Hydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers
WhamisaHydrogel Mask with Organic Fermented Flowers

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