Avène Soothing Radiance Mask for sensitive skin
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
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- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Excellent suitability for your normal skin is provided by Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Tocopheryl Glucoside, which offer emollient and antioxidant benefits respectively, while Avene Thermal Spring Water soothes redness and irritation.
- Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Tocopheryl Glucoside further contribute to skin hydration and nourishment, supporting your skin's overall health.
- The product is safe for your normal skin with sensitivity, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start applying this creamy mask 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask onto your face, avoiding any rubbing to protect your delicate skin.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply this creamy mask on completely dry skin for better comfort and tolerance.
- Do a patch test before your first use and always avoid the immediate eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin frequently praise this mask for its deep hydration and ability to restore the skin barrier, often using it as a soothing overnight treatment that reduces redness and imparts a glow. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and a moderate number found the fragrance and mineral oil content irritating.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Restores moisture to dry desert skin”
- “Skin feels soft as baby skin”
- “Savior for dehydrated, flaky skin”
- “Great for dry winter skin”
Soothes redness Often Mentioned
- “Calms angry, red skin”
- “Perfect after exfoliating or retinol”
- “Soothes sunburn and windburn”
- “Instant feeling of comfort”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin glowing and plump”
- “Skin looks rested in morning”
- “Smooths rough patches”
- “Softens fine lines temporarily”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “Works great as overnight mask”
- “Good for neck and décolleté”
- “Can be used after dermaplaning”
- “Excellent post-procedure care”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Made my skin itch badly”
- “Caused small bumps/texture”
- “Not suitable for acne-prone skin”
- “Triggered fungal acne flare-up”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too strong”
- “Contains irritating parfum”
- “Smell lingered too long”
- “Prefer fragrance-free for sensitivity”
Greasy residue Rarely Noted
- “Left unpleasant greasy film”
- “Felt heavy and oily”
- “Did not absorb well”
- “Too rich for oily zones”
Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
- “Tube is quite small”
- “Expensive for the amount”
- “Used up very quickly”
- “Pricey compared to alternatives”
Sources: lovi.care, aveneusa.com, lovelyskin.com, dermstore.com, lookfantastic.com, ulta.com, and more
Questions and answers
What makes Avène Soothing Radiance Mask a great fit for sensitive skin?
Avène Soothing Radiance Mask is a great fit for sensitive skin because it uses Avene Thermal Spring Water to soothe redness and irritation while Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Tocopheryl Glucoside soften and protect the skin. It is also safe and gentle, lacking harsh ingredients that could easily upset sensitive areas.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
This mask is a great fit for sensitive skin because it uses Avene Thermal Spring Water to calm redness and irritation, along with Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Tocopheryl Glucoside to keep your skin soft and nourished. It is also very safe because it lacks harsh ingredients that could trigger discomfort.
What does Avene Thermal Spring Water do for sensitive skin?
Avène Thermal Spring Water helps calm sensitive skin by significantly reducing stinging, burning, and redness. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well-suited for keeping dry or easily upset skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Safflower Seed Oil do for sensitive skin?
Safflower seed oil is unlikely to be the best choice for sensitive skin because other plant oils like flaxseed oil are proven to significantly decrease skin sensitivity, roughness, and scaling while increasing smoothness and hydration. Sensitive skin needs oils rich in barrier-repairing fatty acids and proven anti-inflammatory properties that calm irritation without triggering sensitivity.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask goes into your weekly evening routine after cleansing and a gentle enzyme powder. It is a great fit because Avene Thermal Spring Water helps calm redness and irritation while ingredients like Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and Tocopheryl Glucoside soften and hydrate sensitive skin safely.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine alongside retinol treatments, applying the mask first to nourish your skin before following up with your treatment. This helps keep sensitive skin calm and hydrated while you use strong ingredients.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a great fit for your sensitive skin and is designed to be used once a week as part of your weekly routine. It helps calm redness and irritation while keeping your skin hydrated and comfortable.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is a great fit for sensitive skin, but reviewers do mention it may cause breakouts. It lacks harsh ingredients that typically cause irritation, though it does contain mineral oil and waxes which some people with breakout-prone skin find heavy.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.
Life, 2023Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical raspberry ketone increased dermal IGF-I production through sensory neuron activation, promoting hair growth and increasing skin elasticity in mice and humans.
Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 2008A liposoluble extract of Rubus idaeus cell cultures induced genes for skin hydration, stimulated ceramide production, increased extracellular matrix synthesis in cultured fibroblasts, and showed skin-hydrating capacity in vivo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
Ingredients
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua Avene Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Palm Peg-6 Esters Kernel Oil, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina Wax Cera, Peg-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tropolone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Behind this fit score
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