African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift Intense

African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift Intense

Review

Results you may expect from using African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift Intense:

African Botanics Le Masque Hydralift Intense 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
9
Squalane
6
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
4
Glycerin
3
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
0.3
Phospholipids
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
0.3
Yeast Extract
0.3
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
0.3
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
0.3
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
0.3
Chlorella Sorokiniana Extract
0.3
Saccharide Hydrolysate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
0.3
Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
0.3
Niacinamide
0.3
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
0.3
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract
0.3
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract
0.3
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
0.3
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
0.3
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
0.3
Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
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Yeast Extract
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Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
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Niacinamide
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Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Squalane
Est. %9
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractAn extract obtained from the twigs and/or leaves of witch hazel. It is one of the oldest skincare remedies known to man. It is astringent and sebum regulating, meaning that it controls the amount of sebum that the skin produces.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) SterolsA mixture of phytosterols isolated from soybean oil. Phytosterols, when used in skincare products, have emollient properties and can make the skin feel softer and smoother.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol EstersDescription is coming soon
Yeast Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yeast ExtractAlso labeled as faex extract, this is a natural ingredient derived from fresh yeast. It is used in skincare as a humectant. Yeast extract also helps to shield injured or exposed skin and can aid in the skin’s wound healing process.
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Kappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractAn emollient extract obtained from the red marine algae called elkhorn sea moss. It is a good source of moisturizing and antioxidant carrageenan, a seaweed polysaccharide.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit ExtractA powerful astringent ingredient extracted from Tara seed pods. It also has antioxidant benefits.
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Helichrysum Stoechas ExtractDescription is coming soon
Chlorella Sorokiniana Extract
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Chlorella Sorokiniana ExtractDescription is coming soon
Saccharide Hydrolysate
Est. %0.3
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Saccharide HydrolysateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilA famous but not well enough researched emollient fatty oil from the seeds of Marula fruits. It contains fatty acids and a lot of antioxidant and emollient phytosterols.
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed F-FucoidanDescription is coming soon
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
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HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia ExtractDescription is coming soon
Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
Est. %0.3
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Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana ExtractDescription is coming soon
Niacinamide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed OilA fatty oil derived from watermelon seeds that contains a good amount of occlusive moisturizing and emollient linoleic acid, followed by oleic and palmitic acids.
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower ExtractDerived from the Provence or cabbage rose, this extract contains a fragrant rose essential oil and astringent tannins.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
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.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) ExtractAn extract derived from cucumbers that offers soothing, cooling, and emollient properties.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) ExtractA vibrant, purple extract obtained from the dark flowers of common mallow. Its main active ingredient is an emollient and soothing thick mucilage.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adansonia Digitata Seed OilAn excellent occlusive (moisturizing) and emollient oil derived from baobab tree seeds. It is known to be a non-irritating ingredient on the skin.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aspalathus Linearis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.