Brightening Eyes Mask
Mask
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Brightening Eyes Mask

Skin Republic
36Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
67% Natural28% 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.

Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Linalool
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Triethanolamine
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 — Suboptimal
4.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.5
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, L-Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.5: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.5: likely ineffective — above 4
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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

67% natural27% synthetic
24 natural 2 unknown 10 synthetic

Based on 36 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 6% unknown and 27% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning13:Niacinamide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Betaine, Raspberry Ketone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol... +5 more
type of chemical entity7:Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sucrose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid
humectant6:Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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.