Vitamin C Brightening Clay Mask
Mask
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Vitamin C Brightening Clay Mask

Happy Mask
29Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
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.

Titanium DioxideMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
ChlorphenesinMax 0.3%
Max concentration:0.3%
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: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

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
17 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 3% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Pentylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract
solvent4:Aqua, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin
emulsion stabilising4:Cetyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Stearyl Alcohol, Moroccan Lava Clay

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.