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SK-II Facial Treatment Mask for combination skin

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SK-II Facial Treatment Mask
  • Pitera Essence
  • Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate
  • Butylene Glycol
  • Xanthan Gum

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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

  • Offers moderate hydration and skin conditioning for your combination skin due to saccharomycopsis ferment filtrate, while sodium salicylate provides mild exfoliation to help with oily shine.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin as it lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients, ensuring no irritation.
  • While it provides general hydration, it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively manage oil production for your main goal.

How to apply

  • You can use this sheet mask PM or AM to control oily shine. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this sheet mask after cleansing and toning, and before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, smoothing it out without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
  • Put the sheet mask on clean skin to help your face absorb the essence better. Pat any remaining liquid gently into your skin.
  • Avoid getting the product too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this sheet mask is highly praised for providing an immediate glow and deep hydration, effectively plumping fine lines and smoothing skin texture. Users frequently note its benefits as an emergency treatment for dry or dull skin before events. However, the high price and thick mask material are commonly cited as significant drawbacks.

Highlights

  • Deep Hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture”
    • “dry patches vanished immediately”
    • “face felt noticeably plump”
    • “restored moisture better than any cream”
  • Instant Radiance Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow”
    • “skin looks instantly brighter and healthier”
    • “gave me a glasslike finish”
    • “perfect pre-event pick-me-up”
  • Exorbitant Price Mostly Mentioned
    • “so darn expensive”
    • “definitely a splurge item only”
    • “results are great but the cost is painful”
  • Smoothes Texture Often Mentioned
    • “pores became miraculously invisible”
    • “skin felt soft and supple”
    • “makeup glided on perfectly afterwards”
    • “evened out my skin tone”
  • Generous Serum Sometimes Noted
    • “packet is absolutely drenched”
    • “enough leftover serum for my neck and hands”
    • “saved the extra liquid for the next day”
    • “saturated with product”
  • Poor Sheet Fit Sometimes Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy”
    • “doesn't contour to the nose well”
    • “slides off if you don't lie down”
    • “fit is bulky and outdated”
  • Sticky Residue Rarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish”
    • “felt sticky and slimy afterwards”
    • “pilled when I applied moisturizer on top”
    • “left a heavy film”
  • Unpleasant Scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells slightly like saliva”
    • “has a funky yeast scent”
    • “weird fermented smell”
    • “scent is gross but tolerable”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, influenster.com, sk-ii.com, bloomingdales.com, youtube.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does SK-II Facial Treatment Mask work for combination skin?

This mask works reasonably well for your combination skin by offering moderate hydration and mild exfoliation to help with oily shine, though it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively manage oil production for your main goal. A nourishing mask for this skin needs effective soothing ingredients that provide no risk of irritation, excellent benefits for managing oily shine, and a rich formulation of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to address both dry and oily areas effectively.

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?

Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate offers moderate hydration and skin conditioning, while sodium salicylate provides mild exfoliation to help manage oily shine. Combination skin needs products with effective soothing ingredients that provide no risk of irritation, excellent benefits for managing oily shine, and extracts that address both dry and oily areas effectively.

What does Pitera Essence do for combination skin?

Pitera Essence helps balance combination skin by supporting skin barrier proteins and reducing daily fluctuations in roughness, redness, and pore size. Regular use makes the skin feel smoother and helps maintain steady hydration across both dry and oily areas.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023

What does Water do for combination skin?

Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This mask works well as an extra weekly step for combination skin, fitting into the routine after cleansing and before your toner, treatment, and moisturizer. It provides moderate hydration and mild exfoliation, but combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to effectively manage oil production.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your routine, but apply it after cleansing and before your retinol to keep your skin calm and soft. Because this product offers moderate hydration and mild exfoliation, a mask with stronger oil-controlling and pore-balancing ingredients works even better for combination skin.

How often should I use it?

This mask fits combination skin moderately well and helps control oily shine while keeping skin soft. To care for combination skin best, a product of this type needs targeted oil-managing ingredients.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a safe formula without harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients to manage oil production, a product for this skin needs oil-balancing ingredients to better keep pores clear.

What the research says

  • Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production and iNOS protein expression in RAW264.7 macrophages and protects artificial epidermis against lipopolysaccharide- or ultraviolet radiation-induced damages.

    Journal of Dermatological Science, 2006

  • Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022

  • A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2023

  • Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.

    Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015

Why other nourishing masks fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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