Instytutum Lifting Firmagic Everynight Firming Mask

Instytutum Lifting Firmagic Everynight Firming Mask

Review

Results you may expect from using Instytutum Lifting Firmagic Everynight Firming Mask:

Instytutum Lifting Firmagic Everynight Firming 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
9
Glycerin
6
Water
4
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
2.5
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
2
C10-18 Triglycerides
1.5
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
1.3
Gluconolactone
1
Myristyl Myristate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Cetearyl Glucoside
0.3
Cetyl Alcohol
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Saccharomyces Ferment
0.3
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
0.3
Lactic Acid
0.3
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
0.3
Lactobacillus
0.3
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
0.3
Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Dicaprylyl Ether
0.3
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
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Glycerin
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Water
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
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C10-18 Triglycerides
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Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
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Gluconolactone
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Myristyl Myristate
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Butylene Glycol
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
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Lactobacillus Ferment
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Lactic Acid
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Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
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Tocopherol
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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Phenoxyethanol
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Carbomer
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Dicaprylyl Ether
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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Maltodextrin
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Fragrance
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients explained

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with the essential oil of Roman chamomile flowers that has a crisp, sweet, and herbaceous scent.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Water
Est. %6
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.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment FiltrateDescription is coming soon
C10-18 Triglycerides
Est. %2
Function
Origin
C10-18 TriglyceridesAn occlusive ingredient that helps lock in moisture. It provides a soft, smooth feel and melts at body temperature.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Alpha-Glucan OligosaccharideA sugar-derived ingredient thought to provide protective benefits to the skin's microbiome which keeps skin feeling and looking healthy.
Gluconolactone
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
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.
Myristyl Myristate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Myristyl MyristateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient ester that is derived from vegetables. This soft, wax-like ester produces a soft and creamy sensorial profile. Myristyl myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
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.
Cetearyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl GlucosideAn emulsifier that creates stable mixtures of oil in water that feel soft and spread easily. Cetearyl glucoside is sold with cetearyl alcohol as an emulsifier blend and also provides some body to the formula.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
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.
Saccharomyces Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces FermentDescription is coming soon
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root JuiceA juice pressed from fresh Yacón tubers that is rich in humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Helichrysum Stoechas ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lactobacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
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LactobacillusA genus of probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are part of the human microflora and their ferment products contain antioxidants.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractExtracted from the fruits of the Kakadu plum (which is the richest source of vitamin C among all plants) this ingredient acts as an excellent antioxidant. Besides this, it is also an antimicrobial agent with some humectant properties.
Actinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Actinidia Arguta Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Est. %0.3
Function
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A small synthetic peptide that is thought to act similarly to Botox by calming contractions of the facial muscles and reducing expression wrinkles. The effect is only temporary and it does not improve the skin structure in any way.

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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

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

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Dicaprylyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl EtherA fast-spreading and very lightweight emollient. It is used to reduce the tack and oiliness of oil-based formulas and gives the skin a dry, silky after-feel. It is also a great solvent.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA useful ingredient for both cleansing and emulsifying purposes. It is a powerful agent for washing away dirt and oils from the skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
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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.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.