SEPHORA COLLECTION

SUPERMASK - The Charcoal Mask

SUPERMASK - The Charcoal Mask

5.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.3Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. SEPHORA COLLECTION SUPERMASK - The Charcoal Mask has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
75
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Hydroxyethyl UreaSynthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant)
3
Alcohol Denat.Botanical,SyntheticAntimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2
1,2-HexanediolBotanical,SyntheticPreservative,Formula Helper
1
PhenoxyethanolSyntheticAntimicrobial,Preservative
1
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
Epilobium Fleischeri ExtractBotanical
0.3
Coceth-7Formula Helper
0.3
Hydrolyzed Jojoba EstersBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
0.3
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol EtherBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
BetaineBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

75

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

4

Function

Moisturizing (humectant)

Origin

Synthetic,Animal

Hydroxyethyl urea is a synthetic derivative of regular urea (read about it here). This ingredient, similarly to urea, is humectant moisturizing and helps to retain more water to the skin’s surface, leaving it more moisturized. There aren't any studies that analyze the effects of this ingredient in great detail.
Score

3

Function

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
Score

2

Function

Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.

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