1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Mary&May
Lemon Niacinamide Glow
face wash-off mask
Mary&May
face wash-off mask
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Take the skin testThe Mary&May Lemon Niacinamide Glow is a soft cream wash off mask that can be easily washed off with water without cleanser, leaving the skin moist and soft. With excellent balance that enables you to achieve results as if you had received spa care at home by blending ground natural raw materials into mineral-rich clay in the most effective ratio. A well-balanced blend of kaolin and bentonite, which absorbs oil and impurities, and has excellent soothing and pore.
Lemon Niacinamide Glow is a lightweight wash-off mask from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and oil control. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Oil control: High. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Kaolin, Bentonite, Niacinamide and Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Montmorillonite
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances, kaolin (CI 77004)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Clay mineral having an intermediate composition between montmorillonite and muscovite
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Limon Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the crushed peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Montmorillonite
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicic acid, aluminum magnesium salt
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Amides, wheat-germ-oil, N-[2-(N-(2-carboxymethyl)-N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)amino)ethyl]-, disodium salts
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Quartz is a mineral consisting chiefly of silicon dioxide
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Peach, Prunus persica, Rosaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
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WATER, KAOLIN, BENTONITE, ILLITE, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL POWDER, POLYACRYLATE-13, XANTHAN GUM, MONTMORILLONITE, ASCORBIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PARFUM, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM WHEATGERMAMPHODIACETATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, QUARTZ, TOCOPHEROL, PRUNUS PERSICA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE.
NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE.
After washing your face, gently spread evenly, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Gently massage. After 10-15 minutes, when the mask has dried, gently wash off with lukewarm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 29 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.
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