My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask is a mask with 31 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Alpha-arbutin. Common allergens: fragrance, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsWhat does it do?
A mask is a treatment you leave on for a while, then rinse, peel, or wipe off.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 8), Tranexamic Acid (no. 18), Alpha-arbutin (no. 30)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 2), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 9), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (no. 17)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Niacinamide (no. 8), Cholesterol (no. 28)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 13)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters (no. 7)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Alpha-arbutin. Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask contains fragrance, niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Use with care
- Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in My Scheming Ultra Refresh Hydration Black Mask?
31 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Alpha-arbutin no. 30 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin). Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Niacinamide no. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Fragrance no. 20 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
28 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Glycerin
- 3.Butylene Glycol
- 4.Chlorphenesin
- 5.Propylene Glycol
- 6.Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
- 7.Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
- 9.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 10.Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
- 11.Xanthan Gum
- 12.Phenoxyethanol
- 13.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 14.Mannitol
- 15.PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 16.Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
- 17.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- 18.Tranexamic Acid
- 19.Chondrus Crispus Extract
- 21.Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- 22.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 23.Glycosphingolipids
- 24.Phospholipids
- 25.Caffeine
- 26.Zinc Gluconate
- 27.Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- 28.Cholesterol
- 29.Sodium Hydroxide
- 31.Citric Acid
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.