Retivita Essence Mask
The Pureal Retivita Essence Mask is a sheet mask. Our analysis of its 48 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The Pureal Retivita Essence Mask is a sheet mask. Our analysis of its 48 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
11/3
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
3/6
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Glucosyl Ceramide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Alpha-Glucan
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Soluble Proteoglycan
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-51
(Film Forming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Elastin
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lactobacillus Lysate
(Antimicrobial, Oral Care) |
|
|
|
|
Bifida Ferment Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
(Antioxidant, Emulsion Stabilising, Reducing, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Retinyl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous) |
|
|
|
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Tangerina Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Carum Carvi Fruit Extract
(Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
arachis hypogaea oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
|
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
(Masking, Perfuming) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Topical retinoids (retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters) are widely advised against in pregnancy as a precaution. The strongest evidence is for ORAL retinoids; topical absorption is low, but most clinicians err on the side of caution.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most studied between 0.1% and 1%. Higher is not automatically better — irritation climbs with dose, so a well-formulated lower strength is often the sweet spot.
Retinyl Palmitate
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.
Niacinamide
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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