Lemon Mask
Mask
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Lemon Mask

Etude House
34Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
74% Natural26% 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.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Pinus Palustris 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 4.7 — Effective
4.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 4.7: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

74% natural26% synthetic
25 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 34 ingredients analyzed. 74% natural and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning12:Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Boswellia Serrata Gum... +4 more
solvent6:Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Alcohol, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride
humectant6:Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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.