Ulta Pollution Defense Pomegranate Instant Defense Peel Off Mask

Ulta Pollution Defense Pomegranate Instant Defense Peel Off Mask

Review

Results you may expect from using Ulta Pollution Defense Pomegranate Instant Defense Peel Off Mask:

Ulta Pollution Defense Pomegranate Instant Defense Peel Off 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
80
Water
6
Polyvinyl Alcohol
4
Alcohol Denat.
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
2
Polysorbate 20
1.5
PVP
1.3
Sodium Acetate
1
Methyl Acetate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Alcohol Denat.
Function:
Origin:
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 20
Function:
Origin:
PVP
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Methyl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Fragrance
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexylglycerin
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Tocopherol
Function:
Origin:
Benzyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Function:
Origin:

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Polyvinyl AlcoholA synthetic polymer that thickens water to form a gel and prevents other ingredients from separating.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %4
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.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Est. %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.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
PVP
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PVPAn excellent film-former used in hairsprays, peel-off masks, and even some self-tanning products. These films are strong and hold onto the skin.
Sodium Acetate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium AcetateA sodium salt that can increase the basicity of a product.
Methyl Acetate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Methyl AcetateDescription is coming soon
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.
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.
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.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing pomegranate seed oil that is rich in a rare fatty acid called punicic acid, and that contains a high content of the antioxidant vitamin E.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

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.
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 4 (CI 14700)A synthetic dye that is also known as FD&C Red No. 4. This colorant produces a warm red hue that has an orange or yellow undertone.