cosmedix Bio-Shape Firming Face Mask

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
11. Cetearyl Alcohol
12. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
13. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
14. Panthenol
15. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
16. Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
17. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
18. Allantoin
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
21. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
22. Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
23. Tapioca Starch
24. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
25. Sorbitan Laurate
26. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
27. Sclerotium Gum
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Polysorbate 60
30. Sodium Polyacrylate
31. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
32. Alcohol
33. Hydroxyethylcellulose
34. Citric Acid
35. Carbomer
36. Tetrasodium EDTA
37. O-Cymen-5-Ol
38. Linalool
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Sodium Glycolate
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Trisodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlyceryl Stearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/SuccinateCetearyl AlcoholPotassium Cetyl PhosphateHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesPanthenolAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterAllantoinTocopheryl AcetateLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractAniba Rosodora Wood OilTapioca StarchRicinus Communis Seed OilSorbitan LaurateHydrogenated Castor OilSclerotium GumXanthan GumPolysorbate 60Sodium PolyacrylateHamamelis Virginiana WaterAlcoholHydroxyethylcelluloseCitric AcidCarbomerTetrasodium EDTAO-Cymen-5-OlLinaloolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium GlycolateSodium HydroxideTrisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Plantain leaf extract for antimicrobial and astringent use; plant extract with variable potency, patch test for sensitive skin.

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil

Rosewood essential oil, woody base; high allergenicity, label per EU requirements, avoid for sensitive skin

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Glycolate

Gentle buffering salt for adjusting formulation pH; use with soaps within neutral range.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

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