Retinol Sheet Mask
Mask

Retinol Sheet Mask

Avoskin
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
53% Natural44% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
RetinolMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Body lotion(b) other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Label warnings: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.
Sodium BisulfiteMax 0.2% (as free SO2)
Max concentration:0.2% (as free SO2)
Product types:(a) Oxidative hair dye products(b) Hair straightening products(c) Self-tanning products for the face(d) Other self-tanning products
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
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: Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Retinol at pH 4.6: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
RetinolpH 5–6
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic 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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural44% synthetic
17 natural 1 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural, 3% unknown and 44% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives

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.