Ursa Major Bright and Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask

Ursa Major Bright and Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask
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Review

Results you may expect from using Ursa Major Bright and Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask:

Ursa Major Bright and Easy 3-Minute Flash 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

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %80
Function
Origin
A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Est. %6
Function
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Coming from witch hazel leaves, this potent astringent and anti-inflammatory extract contains a mixture of various tannins and flavonoids, as well as a small amount of essential oil with a mild, spicy aroma.
Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Glycerin
Est. %3
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The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
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A sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Sodium Anisate
Est. %0.3
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A natural preservative with a sweet scent.
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
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Pomegranate juice that has been fermented by Lactobacillus bacteria. It is reported to be able to promote the creation of moisturizing hyaluronic acid.
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
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An extract from the bark of the American aspen with anti-inflammatory and sebum controlling properties.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
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A thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Pectin
Est. %0.3
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A naturally-derived formula helper polysaccharide.
Water
Est. %0.3
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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.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
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A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
Est. %0.3
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A fragrant extract with a hay-like scent derived from the alfalfa plant. It contains various antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and saponins.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
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Derived from bright red hibiscus flowers, this extract contains anthocyanins (red plant pigments), antioxidant flavonoids, and high amounts of organic acids.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
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A potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Copper PCA
Est. %0.3
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A blue-green synthetic salt of copper and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. It has antimicrobial properties and may be able to help with wound healing and sebum control, although the studies are lacking.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
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A 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.
Rose Extract
Est. %0.3
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Rose extract is an unspecified extract from the flowers of various kinds of fragrant roses, such as Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa moschata. It is very fragrant and has a fresh, rose scent. Read more about rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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A fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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A soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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A fragrant extract derived from sandalwood that is most likely a diluted essential oil. Sandalwood oil is one of the most expensive essential oils in the world and it gives the extract a woody, warm, and creamy scent.
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Derived from apricot fruits, this extract contains various antioxidant organic acids, vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids. It gives the formula a nice, apricot scent.
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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An antioxidant and astringent extract derived from raspberries - which are a rich source of flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and tannins.
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
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A fragrant extract derived from Ylang-ylang flowers with a sweet, floral scent.
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
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An antioxidant and emollient extract derived from coffee beans. It has been proven to improve collagen and elastin production in the skin. A small clinical study tested the anti-aging effects of coffee berry extract, and the results were very promising.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Similar to coconut milk or water, this fragrant extract has a sweet, coconut scent and contains a beneficial mixture of sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as an emollient ingredient in skincare due to its content of lipids and fatty acids.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract is the same extract as Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract. It has antioxidant properties and gives a skincare product a fresh orange scent. It also works as a thickener due to its pectin content. Read more about the extract here: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sweet almond fruit extract is extracted either from whole hulled sweet almonds or from the almond press cake left over after oil pressing. It contains various organic acids, flavonoids, and tannins, which have antioxidant effects. Read more on almonds here: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Derived from lemon peels, this fresh and citrusy extract contains mostly fragrant limonene, but also antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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An extract derived from pineapple fruits that contains various antioxidants, vitamin C, and bromelain - an enzyme mixture that acts as a mild exfoliant. Bromelain also has some anti-inflammatory activity and may help with the healing of wounds and scars.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
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Obtained from pomelo peels, this extract mainly consists of citrus-scented essential oil, as well as various antioxidant organic acids and flavonoids.
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %0.3
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An extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.