Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask (Old)
Mask

Chinese Ginseng & Rice Mask (Old)

The Body Shop
37Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
73% Natural22% 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.

Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Eugenol
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 4.0 — Optimal
4.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.0
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (3–4)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4: optimal range (3–4)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba/​Beeswax/​Cire D’Abeille
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

73% natural22% synthetic
27 natural 2 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 73% natural, 5% unknown and 22% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

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
SpreadabilityNeeds warming
AbsorptionFast
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. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down. Noticeable cooling / tingling sensation upon application.