Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“This gel-cream mask, with delicate floral aromas, provides immediate and long-term deep hydration.”
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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, jojoba esters.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Retinyl palmitate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Leaves skin smoother, softer and more youthful. Helps to fight off free radical damage. Recommended for dry skin types.”
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 imperata cylindrica root extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.3–0.6% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“No matter what complexion issues you may have, Yonka Paris Masque No 1 is a simple solution for smoother, more even-toned, hydrated and vibrant skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Santalum album extract, Rosa damascena flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilJojoba esters~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersIsononyl isononanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSodium lactate methylsilanol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-6 stearate~1.6–1.9%
Hordeum distichon extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imperata cylindrica root extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPeg-32 stearate~0.95–1.15%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.65–1%
- 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 juicePhellodendron amurense bark extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractSantalum album extract~0.4–0.65%
Bacopa monnieri leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaJasminum sambac flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Retinyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 palmitateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIsohexadecane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSclerotium gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Isononyl isononanoate, Sodium lactate methylsilanol, Peg-6 stearate, Hordeum distichon extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Peg-32 stearate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Santalum album extract, Bacopa monnieri leaf extract, Sodium pca, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Sclerotium gum, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Salicylic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| Yon-Ka ParisMasque No 1YOUR PRODUCT | Radical SkincareInstant Revitalising Mask | The Jojoba CompanyBotanical Hydrating Face Mask | MuradInstaMatte Oil-Control Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | $35.75 | $36.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Yon-Ka Paris Skincare - Masque No 1" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.30% - 0.55%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%, sodium pca 0.40% - 0.65% and imperata cylindrica root extract 1.10% - 1.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 78.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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