Abib Collagen Gel Mask for acne-prone skin
Collagen Extract
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Trehalose
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 benefits for your combination skin, with niacinamide helping to regulate oil production and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid providing excellent hydration and plumping effects. Collagen extract further enhances these nourishing qualities, supporting overall skin health.
- While the formula is generally safe and hydrating, it does not specifically target your concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts, as ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate offer general skincare support rather than targeted treatment.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin frequently report excellent results, achieving a "glass skin" finish, deep hydration, and reduced redness. The hydrogel texture is often praised for its cooling effect and absorption, though many users note that the mask requires lying down to prevent slipping.
Highlights
Hydration and glow Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with glass skin”
- “skin felt plump and bouncy”
- “gave me an instant glow”
- “erased my dry patches”
Soothing and cooling Often Mentioned
- “calmed my redness instantly”
- “feels like a cold compress”
- “soothed my breakout”
- “very refreshing on hot days”
Mask slips Often Mentioned
- “slides down my face”
- “have to lie down to use it”
- “kept adjusting it”
- “too heavy to walk around”
Excellent absorption Sometimes Noted
- “mask turned clear after 30 mins”
- “essence fully absorbed”
- “no sticky residue left”
- “felt like it drank the serum”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “safe for my sensitive skin”
- “no stinging at all”
- “very gentle formula”
Fragile material Sometimes Noted
- “ripped when I unfolded it”
- “tore near the eye hole”
- “fingernail poked through easily”
- “very delicate sheet”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too pricey for daily use”
- “only buy on sale”
- “expensive for one sheet”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Poor fit Rarely Noted
- “eye holes are tiny”
- “mouth hole is too small”
- “doesn't cover my forehead”
- “weird fit around nose”
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Questions and answers
How well does Abib Collagen Gel Mask work for acne-prone skin?
Abib Collagen Gel Mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing general hydration and oil regulation with ingredients like niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate while lacking targeted breakout treatments. A nourishing mask for this skin needs effective acne-fighting and calming ingredients alongside gentle hydrators to soothe and balance without causing irritation.
Scientific Reports, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps this mask fit your acne-prone skin by regulating oil, while multiple forms of hyaluronic acid provide hydration without heaviness. To fit this skin even better, a mask of this type needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients and soothing, calming agents that care for breakouts without irritation.
Scientific Reports, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Collagen Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Collagen Extract is unlikely to clog pores and may help soothe redness and keep acne-prone skin calm. Because this type of product is a poor fit for oily skin, acne-prone skin needs lightweight formulas with soothing ingredients and gentle acne-fighting extracts to stay clear and smooth.
What does Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 do for acne-prone skin?
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 helps improve skin texture and firmness, making it a supportive addition for acne-prone skin that needs smoothing without heavy oils.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask fits into a weekly routine for acne-prone skin as an extra step after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. Because this mask provides general hydration and soothing care rather than targeted blemish treatment, acne-prone skin also needs dedicated ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to actively clear breakouts.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can safely use this mask alongside retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and hydrate your skin. This product is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though acne-prone skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to see real improvement.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask weekly as part of your routine. It is safe for your skin and helps keep it hydrated, but acne-prone skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents to see real improvement.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging for acne-prone skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, because it does not specifically target blemishes and breakouts, acne-prone skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to clear and prevent breakouts.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles composed of lactoferrin, recombinant human collagen, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 improved transdermal efficiency by 69.90% and demonstrated moisturizing, whitening, wrinkle reduction, and firming effects.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019Topical treatment with Thealoz Duo significantly improved dry eye disease symptoms, tear break-up time, and restored tear lipid layer functionality by reducing inflammatory response proteins in moderate to severe dry eye patients over 56 days.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Herbal medicine significantly reduces inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions and acne severity compared to placebo or other medicines in patients with acne vulgaris, with some plants showing equal or higher efficacy to standard treatments and no severe adverse events.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Collagen Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
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.
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