Osmosis Beauty Polish - Cranberry Enzyme Mask

Osmosis Beauty Polish - Cranberry Enzyme Mask

Review

Does Osmosis Beauty Polish - Cranberry Enzyme Mask work?

Osmosis Beauty Polish - Cranberry Enzyme 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
50
22
11
6
4
3
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit
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Water
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Lactic Acid
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Glycerin
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Gluconic Acid
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Ubiquinone
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Sclerotium Gum
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
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Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Powder
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Alcohol Denat.
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit
Water
Est. %22
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.
Lactic Acid
Est. %11
Function
Origin
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
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Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Gluconic Acid
Est. %3
Function
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Gluconic Acid
Ubiquinone
Est. %1
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.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %1
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Sclerotium GumA thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Est. %1
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA biotechnological fermentation ingredient that is created by feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii. It allegedly contains organic acids and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins – which have antimicrobial activity.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterA fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Powder
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.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Benzyl Alcohol

A 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.

Alcohol Denat.
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

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.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.