Bright On Massage-Activated Vitamin C Mask

Overview

Farmacy Bright On Massage-Activated Vitamin C Mask falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Ingredient	Origin	Functions
Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
Kaolin	Naturally occurring	Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper
Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Bentonite	Naturally occurring	Exfoliant,Formula Helper
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation
Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
Titanium Dioxide	Naturally occurring	Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper
Sorbitol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Flavor
1,2-Hexanediol	Botanical, Synthetic	Preservative,Formula Helper
Lauroyl Lysine	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)	Naturally occurring	Colorant

Ingredients explained

Water

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Kaolin

Function

Abrasive, Colorant, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier

Origin

Naturally occurring

A type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.

Glycerin

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Bentonite

Function

Exfoliant, Absorbent, Bulking, Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring

A clay derived from volcanic ash, is prized in skincare for its detoxifying properties. It absorbs toxins and impurities, making it ideal for masks and treatments aimed at purifying the skin. Its unique mineral composition can contribute to clearer, smoother skin.