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Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

78 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation

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What does the product description say?
"The Thirst Trap Cocoon Masks are infused with sodium hyaluronate to maximise hydration, while revitalising caffeine helps to energise your cells when skin appears a bit fatigued (what hangover?)."
From: Cultbeauty

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tartaric acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hamamelis virginiana extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
tartaric acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
gluconolactone
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
methylpropanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
caffeine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ethylhexylglycerin
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 thirst trap cocoon mask (2 x 35g): The ingredient is not recognized
2 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
3 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 methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
5 dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
6 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
7 althaea rosea flower extract
8 aloe barbadensis leaf polysaccharides
9 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
10 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
11 adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
12 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
13 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
14 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
15 sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations
16 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
17 hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
18 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
19 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
20 tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products
21 glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
22 pvm/ma copolymer
23 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
24 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
25 tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
26 fragrance/parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
27 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
28 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
29 chin lift sculp The ingredient is not recognized
30 tin
31 g mask (11.5g): The ingredient is not recognized
32 water/aqua/eau Plain old water
33 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
34 dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
35 agar Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
36 sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
37 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
38 polyacrylic acid
39 mentha piperita (peppermint) oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
40 calanthe discolor extract
41 adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
42 acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
43 tartaric acid An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
44 anemarrhena asphodeloides root extract
45 caprylyl/capryl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
46 tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
47 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
48 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
49 hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
50 menthyl lactate Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
51 gluconolactone 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 inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
52 sodium benzoate A preservative
53 cellulose gum Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
54 aluminum glycinate
55 hydrolyzed corn protein
56 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
57 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
58 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
59 calcium gluconate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
60 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
61 potassium sorbate A preservative
62 hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
63 cetyl ethylhexanoate An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
64 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
65 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
66 fragrance/parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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