ACURE Brightening Face Mask

ACURE Brightening Face Mask

Review

Does ACURE Brightening Face Mask work?

ACURE Brightening Face Mask is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
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Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
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Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
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Glycerin
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Kaolin
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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
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Sodium PCA
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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
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Glyceryl Laurate
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Cellulose Gum
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Gluconolactone
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Copper Chlorophyll
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
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Potassium Sorbate
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
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Iris Pallida Leaf Cell Extract
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Ubiquinone
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Est. %6
Function
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractAn antioxidant extract obtained from the fruits of the acai palm. It has a high content of anthocyanins, responsible for the dark purple color, as well as other antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractRubus fruticosus fruit extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the Blackberry. It offers antioxidant properties and is used in skincare as an astringent ingredient due to its high content of tannins.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruits of the Rosa canina, better known as rosehip. It contains carotenoids, which give it its bright, orange-red color, as well as high amounts of antioxidant vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids.
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractA pomegranate fruit extract that contains antioxidant polyphenols and a rare emollient punicic acid. It is aimed at dry, irritated skin.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractAn extract obtained from the whole German chamomile plant that contains nice-smelling chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as large amounts of soothing mucilage.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractA derivative from Rooibos bush leaves, which are rich in antioxidant flavonoids and astringent tannins. It has been claimed that this ingredient has an anti-wrinkle effect when mixed with green tea extract.
Glycerin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Kaolin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium LauroamphoacetateA surfactant that can boost foam. It is mild on its own but can also help mitigate the harshness of other strong surfactants.
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA multifunctional ingredient that produces foamy cleansers and allows oil and water to mix.
Glyceryl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl LaurateA naturally-derived ester that can soften the appearance of skin and blend oils with water.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Cellulose Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cellulose GumA polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based. It has many formula-helper benefits, including thickening and product stabilization.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
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GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Copper Chlorophyll
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copper Chlorophyll
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Chondrus Crispus ExtractAn extract from the species of red marine algae called Irish moss or carrageen moss. It is edible and widely used to produce carrageenan, a polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractA dried mass of tiny, single-cell green algae. It is widely used as a food source or dietary supplement since it is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. This dark green extract is used as an antioxidant agent in skincare.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Iris Pallida Leaf Cell Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iris Pallida Leaf Cell Extract
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.