Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque
Mask

Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque

Eminence Organic Skin Care
45Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
71% Natural16% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Regulatory FlagsSubstances flagged under EU & US cosmetics regulation
Banned — Prohibited in cosmetics. These substances cannot be used in any product sold in this jurisdiction.
Caution — Restricted use. Allowed only within specific concentration limits or product types (EU Annex III).
Under Review — Under evaluation by scientific committees. May be restricted or banned in the future.
Fragrance Allergen — Must be declared on the label when above threshold concentrations (EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Data sourced from the European Commission CosIng database.
🔍Fragrance Allergens1

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.

Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil*
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Polyacrylate-13
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 4.6 — Suboptimal
4.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.6
Active ingredients: Sulfur, Retinol
Sulfur at pH 4.6: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Sulfur at pH 4.6 is below the ideal range (5.5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
SulfurpH 5.5–7
RetinolpH 5–6

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

71% natural16% synthetic
32 natural 6 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 45 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 13% unknown and 16% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

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. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.