Close-Up Firming Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask
Mask

Close-Up Firming Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask

STARSKIN
38Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
82% Natural16% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTButylene Glycol (Humectant)GOOD1-2 HexanediolGOODBetaineEXCELLENTLactobacillus/​Leuconostoc/​Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractGOOD

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.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3,5 kDa (23 )
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
TriethanolamineMax 2.5%
Max concentration:2.5%
Product types:(a) Leave-on products(b) Rinse-off products
Conditions:(a) (b)- Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99%- Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
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 4.9 — Effective
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Copper Tripeptide-1
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.9: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

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

82% natural15% synthetic
31 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 82% natural, 3% unknown and 15% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning17:Betaine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract... +9 more
humectant6:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hexapeptide-10
fragrance4:Ledum Palustre Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Fragrance

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.