Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften Review

Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften
6.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Perfect for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%) and Pentylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈2.5%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with combination and oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

💧 A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to combination and oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (est. ≈0.3%), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈0.3%), Sodium Hyaluronate (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Bakuchiol, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Bakuchiol provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Bakuchiol may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing perfect for combination and oily skin
✅ Also a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften
, when used alone, delivers lightweight, humectant-rich moisturizing, perfect for combination and oily skin. It's also a great option for those with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a humectant boost, beneficial for all skin types.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Follain Ultra Hydrating Mask: Restore + Soften is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Pentylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Sorbitan Olivate
Function:
Origin:
Squalane
Function:
Origin:
Heptyl Undecylenate
Function:
Origin:
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Propanediol
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Function:
Origin:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Function:
Origin:
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Phospholipids
Function:
Origin:
Bakuchiol
Function:
Origin:
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Function:
Origin:
Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
Function:
Origin:
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Function:
Origin:
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
1,2-Hexanediol
Function:
Origin:
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Function:
Origin:
Carbomer
Function:
Origin:
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
11.9
6
4
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.3
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 11.9 10
10.0
6
4
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.3 20
3.6
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 11.9 10
10
All humectants
11.9
6
4
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.3 20
3.6
All occlusives
7.3
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Bakuchiol
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
0.3
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Bakuchiol
0.3
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
0.3
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
0.3
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.2 5 No
All soothing
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
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.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower WaterA fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Squalane
Est. %2.5
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.
Heptyl Undecylenate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Heptyl Undecylenate
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Propanediol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterA fat obtained from the kernel of the mango seed. It is a semi-solid, plant-based butter that is used for consumption, and as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer in skincare.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilA fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function