Vitamin Sea - Clay Face Mask
Mask

Vitamin Sea - Clay Face Mask

Sportsgirl Beauty
20Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
55% 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.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateMax a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Max concentration:a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Product types:a) Rinse-off products | b) Leave-on products | c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
Label warnings: a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) | b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Mask. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 42090Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 17200Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.4 — Effective
4.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.4
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

55% natural45% synthetic
11 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 20 ingredients analyzed. 55% natural and 45% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Corn Starch Modified, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Collagen
humectant2:Glycerin, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
preservative2:Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

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
SpreadabilityEasy
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.