IOPE Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set

IOPE

Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set

face hydrogel mask

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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This pro-level treatment mask brings together 1% Retinol RX™ and a dual-layer delivery system for visible results in a single use. Developed using pharmaceutical molecular design, IOPE’s retinoid is optimized for skin—delivering the benefits of retinoic acid without the typical irritation. The mask features stretchable cupro gauze, a material commonly used in medical settings, to stabilize and deliver high-potency retinol directly to the skin. It’s paired with a collagen-rich hydrogel that seals everything in and boosts absorption for firmer, smoother, more radiant skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

39 total
WATER GLYCERIN DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 1,2-HEXANEDIOL CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM BETAINE BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER CELLULOSE GUM ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE XANTHAN GUM POLYACRYLATE-13 BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL STEARATE SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER CARRAGEENAN POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN DEXTRIN PYRUS COMMUNIS FRUIT EXTRACT GLUCOMANNAN POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE ADENOSINE HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE TREHALOSE DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER GLYCINE SOJA OIL POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM PHYTATE HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN) IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE CUCUMIS MELO FRUIT EXTRACT SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE

About Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set

Overview

Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set is a lightweight hydrogel mask from IOPE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 39 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Adenosine.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Dextrin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 6 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 16 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Glycerin

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
Betaine

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Ethylhexyl Olivate

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Ethylhexyl olivate

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Carrageenan

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carrageenan Carrageenin Chondrus Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)

Hydration
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate

Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (38)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate 1,2-hexanediol Chondrus Crispus Extract Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Betaine Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Cellulose Gum Ethylhexyl Olivate Xanthan Gum Polyacrylate-13 Butylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Carrageenan Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Ethylhexylglycerin Dextrin Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Glucomannan Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Adenosine Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Trehalose Dimethyl Isosorbide Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Rosa Damascena Flower Water Glycine Soja Oil Potassium Chloride Sodium Phytate Hydrogenated Poly(c6-14 Olefin) Iris Florentina Root Extract Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 39 ingredients on the label.

16
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

4 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
5 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
6 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7 Chondrus Crispus Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Texture agent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chondrus Crispus Extract is an extract of the carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinaceae

8 Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is the ground seed of the ripe fruit of St. John's Bread (carob), Ceratonia siliqua L. (Locust bean), Leguminosae

9 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
10 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
11 Cellulose Gum Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt

12 Ethylhexyl Olivate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Ethylhexyl olivate

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Making Cosmetics, December 2019, ePublication
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, February 2018, pages 103-117
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2012, pages 3, 291-3, 340
13 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

14 Polyacrylate-13 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
15 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
16 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
17 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)

18 Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is the sodium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Synthetic polymer
19 Carrageenan
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carrageenan Carrageenin Chondrus Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
20 Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate

Hydration
21 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
23 Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pear, Pyrus communis L., Rosaceae

24 Glucomannan Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucomannan is the polymer of Mannose containing side chains of glucose

Hydration
25 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

26 Adenosine
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
27 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
28 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
29 Dimethyl Isosorbide Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

30 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
31 Rosa Damascena Flower Water Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Rosa Damascena Flower water is an aqueous solution of the steam of the distillate obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae

32 Glycine Soja Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, March 2020, pages 435-437
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, October 2018, pages 3, 029-3, 039
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 28-37
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Molecules, Volume 22, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2013, pages s123-s127
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, January 2012, pages 89-95
  • International Journal of Dermatology, April 2011, pages 470-477
33 Potassium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium chloride

34 Sodium Phytate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

35 Hydrogenated Poly(c6-14 Olefin) Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated

36 Iris Florentina Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Iris Florentina Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Orris, Iris florentina L., Iridaceae

37 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate

Hydration
38 Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitaceae

39 Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium etasulfate

Sulfate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

WATER, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM, BETAINE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CELLULOSE GUM, ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, XANTHAN GUM, POLYACRYLATE-13, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, CARRAGEENAN, POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DEXTRIN, PYRUS COMMUNIS FRUIT EXTRACT, GLUCOMANNAN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, ADENOSINE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, TREHALOSE, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHYTATE, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CUCUMIS MELO FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE.

What are the active ingredients in Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

NIACINAMIDE.

How do I use Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

After cleansing and completing your skincare routine, remove the film and apply the mask to your face. Ensure that the gauze side with the white film attached make contact with the skin for effective adherence. Remove the mask after 20–40 minutes, then gently pat the remaining essence into your skin. Remember to use sunscreen during the day after using this product. First-time retinol users should only apply this product 1-2 times a week for the first two weeks, leaving it on for no more than 40 minutes.

What skin types is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set have?

It lists 39 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Retinol Serum In Gel Mask Set?

IOPE, a brand based in Korea.

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IOPE
Country
Korea
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