neogen Probiotics Relief 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. Water
2. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
3. Propanediol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Isopentyldiol
6. Glycerin
7. Niacinamide
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Glycereth-26
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Dimethicone
12. Cetyl Alcohol
13. Stearyl Alcohol
14. Hydroxyethyl Urea
15. Tromethamine
16. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17. Carbomer
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20. Adenosine
21. Allantoin
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Betaine
24. Trehalose
25. Panthenol
26. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
27. Ceramide 3
28. Sodium PCA
29. Sodium Lactate
30. Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
31. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
32. Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
33. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
34. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
35. Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
36. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
37. Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
38. Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
39. Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
40. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
41. Bifida Ferment Lysate
42. Arginine
43. Aspartic Acid
44. Pca
45. Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
46. Glycine
47. Alanine
48. Lecithin
49. Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
50. Royal Jelly Extract
51. Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
52. Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
53. Milk Extract
54. Pearl Extract
55. Tocopherol
56. Polysorbate 20
57. Propolis Extract
58. Hydrolyzed Collagen
59. Lactose
60. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
61. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
62. Serine
63. Valine
64. Sodium Hyaluronate
65. Isoleucine
66. Threonine
67. Proline
68. Phenylalanine
69. Histidine
70. Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
71. Hyaluronic Acid
72. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
73. Phospholipids
74. Phytosphingosine
75. Copper Tripeptide-1
76. Lactic Acid
77. Cholesterol
78. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
79. Squalane
80. Tripeptide-1
81. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
82. Tripeptide-2
83. Hexapeptide-11
84. Phytosterols
85. Dunaliella Salina Extract
86. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
87. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
88. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
89. Hexapeptide-9
90. Nonapeptide-1
91. Disodium EDTA
92. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Based on Lactobacillus ferment lysate, combined with niacinamide, adenosine, and fruit extracts for soothing. Hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, and ceramide 3 support barrier function. Light esters and silicones ensure a non-greasy texture; alginates and carbomers adjust gel consistency. Ideal for compromised or sensitive skin. Formulator's note: Ferment filtrate offers subtle nutrition; overall gentle profile suitable for daily care.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate1,2-Hexanediol

SOLVENT

PropanediolIsopentyldiol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Glycereth-26Butylene GlycolDimethiconeCetyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholHydroxyethyl UreaTromethamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAdenosineAllantoinHydrogenated LecithinBetaineTrehalosePanthenolPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateCeramide 3Sodium PCASodium LactateGossypium Herbaceum ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractSchizandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractPanax Ginseng Berry ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractBifida Ferment LysateArginineAspartic AcidPcaStreptococcus Thermophilus FermentGlycineAlanineLecithinBroussonetia Kazinoki Root ExtractRoyal Jelly ExtractFragaria Vesca Fruit ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides OilMilk ExtractPearl ExtractTocopherolPolysorbate 20Propolis ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenLactoseArtemisia Capillaris ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSerineValineSodium HyaluronateIsoleucineThreonineProlinePhenylalanineHistidineRubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractHyaluronic AcidSodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhospholipidsPhytosphingosineCopper Tripeptide-1Lactic AcidCholesterolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSqualaneTripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-2Hexapeptide-11PhytosterolsDunaliella Salina ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9Nonapeptide-1Disodium EDTAFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Propanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Panthenol

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

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Botanical extract known for soothing and moisturizing benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract with phenolics, used as skin conditioner; low concentration, low irritancy, functional claim ingredient

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Cornelian cherry fruit extract, flavonoid-rich; low-level emollient; verify allergenicity

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Elderberry extract, astringent <5%; anthocyanins, light-sensitive

Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Panax Ginseng Berry Extract

Ginseng berry extract with saponins for antioxidant and protection; low concentration, auxiliary active.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment

Lactic acid and peptide ferment; moisturizing and microbiome balancing, check pH stability.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract

Korotsubi (Kazinka) root extract containing piperidylammonium chloride, used for soothing.

Royal Jelly Extract

Royal jelly extract for skin conditioning; contains animal proteins, contraindicated for bee allergies

Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract

Strawberry fruit extract; botanical astringent and conditioner, low concentration, offers antioxidant and soothing.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Sea buckthorn oil rich in carotenoids; viscous and may stain light formulations.

Milk Extract

Not decoded yet

Pearl Extract

Animal-derived extract with antioxidant function; contains chitin, caution for shellfish allergies, verify heavy metals.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Lactose

Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Traditional herb extract used for soothing/conditioning; batch variability and allergen risk need monitoring

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

Astringent and antioxidant extract; contains acids, may cause mild irritation

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Hexapeptide-11

Not decoded yet

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Microalgal extract used as a skin conditioning agent for soothing and barrier support; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 (Acetyl Hexapeptide); signal peptide for fibroblast stimulation, typically used at 0.5-1%.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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