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MORNING MASK- Water Power

face sheet mask

Payot

MORNING MASK- Water Power

face sheet mask

Added August 16, 2026 Last edited August 16, 2026

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry

51%

Combination (dry)

51%

Balanced

81%

Combination (oily)

89%

Oily

89%

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Ingredients

Benefits

Actives

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The express hydrating sheet mask for thirsty skin. Discover the PAYOT Morning Masks: a wardrobe of express beauty sheet masks designed for rushed mornings, with visible results in 15 minutes. Water Power targets every skin type left dehydrated by sleep, central heating or urban life. Its formula is enriched with bamboo extract, a plant naturally saturated with water and rich in silica, which delivers a moisturizing and remineralizing action on the skin. Your face feels comfortable, plumped and visibly rehydrated, ready to take on the day.

Key Insights

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Hydration

Active Ingredients

AHA

Full Ingredients

12 total

AQUA GLYCERIN PENTYLENE GLYCOL BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT COCOS NUCIFERA OIL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER POLYSORBATE 20 XANTHAN GUM SODIUM HYDROXIDE TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE CITRIC ACID AHA PARFUM

About MORNING MASK- Water Power

Overview

MORNING MASK- Water Power is a lightweight sheet mask from Payot. The ingredient list runs to 12 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.

What the formula does

Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin and Pentylene Glycol.

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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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 essential oils
No drying alcohol
Silicone-free
No microplastics
No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
One ingredient 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

Anti-Aging 2 ingredients

Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Hydration 2 ingredients

Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing

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.

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Anti-Aging

Citric Acid AHA

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Formula analysis

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

Hydration Moderate

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

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

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)

Citric Acid · under 1%

Supporting ingredients (11)

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

Aqua Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract Cocos Nucifera Oil Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Polysorbate 20 Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Parfum

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

Fragrance

Parfum

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

Cleanse
Toning
Treat
Moisturise
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): 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20. 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.

Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

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 Aqua 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.

Water

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 Pentylene Glycol Solvent

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

4 scientific references

https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S

4 Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract Plant extract

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

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

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the Bamboo, Bambusa arundinacea, Poaceae

5 Cocos Nucifera Oil

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae

6 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Plant extract

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is the powder obtained from the dried juice leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Anti-Aging

8 scientific references

5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
Acne & Aging Skin
How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
The Truth About Firming Creams
Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
Anti-Aging Superstars

7 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant

Estimated level: 1–5%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

8 Xanthan Gum Surfactant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

9 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: pH adjuster

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

Sodium hydroxide

10 Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Chelator

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Chelator

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

L-Aspartic Acid, N, N-bis(zarboxylatomethyl )-L-glutamate; Tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate

11 Citric Acid Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

12 Parfum Fragrance / colour

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Fragrance / colour

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

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '