What’s in DermaGlass®

The formula at a glance

Each key ingredient is shown with its place on the pack and the strength of its evidence. The pack lists ingredients from highest to lowest concentration, so #1 is the largest share. Concentrations are not printed, and below 1% manufacturers may list ingredients in any order.

Key ingredients

• HydratorClinical trialHyaluronic acidSodium HyaluronateA water-binding molecule your skin already makes, used to hydrate the surface and soften the look of fine lines.
• HydratorReviewHydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed CollagenCollagen protein broken into small fragments that help the skin surface hold moisture.
• PeptideClinical trialAcetyl hexapeptide-8 (peptide)Acetyl Hexapeptide-8A lab-made six-amino-acid peptide, often sold as Argireline, used to soften the look of expression lines.
• AntioxidantClinical trialGlutathioneGlutathioneAn antioxidant your body makes, used in skincare for a brighter, more even-looking tone.
• BrightenerReviewAlpha-arbutinAlpha-ArbutinA brightening ingredient that slows the enzyme skin uses to make pigment, for a more even-looking tone.
• Marine extractReviewKelp extractMacrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) ExtractAn extract of giant kelp, a brown seaweed rich in water-holding polysaccharides and minerals.
• Marine extractReviewRed seaweed (Irish moss)Chondrus CrispusIrish moss, a red seaweed whose carrageenans form soft, water-holding films on the skin.
• SootherReviewBeta-glucanBeta-Glucan · Yeast Beta-GlucanNatural sugars from oats, yeast and mushrooms, used to hydrate and calm the skin.
• HydratorLab and animalTremella (snow mushroom)Tremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideA polysaccharide from the snow mushroom that holds water on the skin surface.
• SootherLab and animalPurslane extractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractAn extract of purslane, an edible plant rich in antioxidants, used to soothe the skin.

How we grade the evidence

Clinical trial

Supported by at least one controlled human trial of the topical ingredient.

Review

Described in scientific reviews; human trials of the topical ingredient are few or mixed.

Lab and animal

Evidence comes mainly from cell, laboratory or animal studies, not human trials.

Most studies test a single ingredient at a known strength. The DermaGlass® pack does not list concentrations, so a study result shows what an ingredient can do, not a measured result for the mask.

The full ingredient list

All 21 ingredients, as listed on the pack in descending order of concentration. Linked names have their own page.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glyceryl Glucoside
5. Hydrolyzed Collagen
6. Betaine
7. Alpha-Arbutin
8. Glutathione
9. Chondrus Crispus
10. Beta-Glucan
11. Yeast Beta-Glucan
12. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
13. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
14. Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
17. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Hydroxyacetophenone
20. Ethyl Hexanediol
21. 1,2-Hexanediol

The rest of the list is the base: water, glycerin and butylene glycol carry the serum; glyceryl glucoside and betaine add moisture; PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil helps everything mix; ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyacetophenone, ethyl hexanediol and 1,2-hexanediol keep the formula stable.

See DermaGlass® Pink Peptide Bio-Collagen Mask · DermaGlass® FAQ

Get DermaGlass®

Every ingredient above is in the DermaGlass® Pink Peptide Bio-Collagen Mask, sold in packs of five single-use masks on Amazon.ca.

More from the Research Desk

Our free food datasets look at skin from the inside: the VH-NCR nutrient-density rankings and the AGE food rankings, which track glycation compounds linked to skin aging. Ingredient pages are general information, not medical advice.