Purifiying Mask With Freshly-Cut Provence Thyme
Mask
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Purifiying Mask With Freshly-Cut Provence Thyme

L´Occitane
31Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
48% Natural45% 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.

Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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 4.5 — Effective
4.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

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

48% natural46% synthetic
15 natural 2 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 31 ingredients analyzed. 48% natural, 6% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Glyceryl Stearate, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
fragrance5:Denatonium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/​Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene
skin conditioning4:Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Sodium Gluconate

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.