Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask
Mask
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Glow Bamboo Brightening Mask

Cosmedix
39Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
59% Natural38% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.3 — Suboptimal
4.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.3
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
Niacinamide at pH 4.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Gluconolactone at pH 4.3: optimal range (3.5–4.5)
Niacinamide at pH 4.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural38% synthetic
23 natural 1 unknown 15 synthetic

Based on 39 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 3% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance5 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Dicaprylyl Ether, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Ficin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water... +2 more
fragrance7:Cetyl Palmitate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi (White Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
type of chemical entity6:Glyceryl Stearate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Variable — clay masks are thick and drying, sheet masks are wet and cooling, cream masks are rich and hydrating
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Variable — clay masks dry matte, hydrating masks leave dewy finish

Variable — clay tightens as it dries, hydrating masks feel cool and plumping. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.