7 Wonders Mediterranean Olive Brightening Mask
Mask

7 Wonders Mediterranean Olive Brightening Mask

Leaders
46Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
85% Natural13% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTButylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODGlycerinEXCELLENT2-HexanediolGOODChamomile ExtractGOODCoconut

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.

Retinyl Palmitate
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 4.4 — Suboptimal
4.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.4
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Retinol, L-Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Retinol at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.4: likely ineffective — above 4
Niacinamide at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Retinol at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–6).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5

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

85% natural13% synthetic
39 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural, 2% unknown and 13% synthetic.

FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning26:Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Betaine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract... +18 more
humectant5:Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
hair conditioning5:Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Biotin

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.