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Caudalie Moisturizing Mask for dry skin

High

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

One of the best nourishing masks for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin as glycerin and squalane provide essential humectant and emollient actions, respectively, to combat dryness and flakiness.
  • The inclusion of sodium hyaluronate and glycerin offers excellent moisturizing benefits, hydrating and plumping your skin effectively.
  • This formula is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine, starting 3 times a week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing .
  • For the best hydration, apply the creamy mask on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture .
  • Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area, and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This mask is highly regarded for its ability to deeply hydrate and soothe dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, with users frequently reporting instant relief from redness and restored suppleness. Most users find it very nourishing, particularly when used overnight. A small number of users with very dry or sensitive skin found the fragrance too strong or the mask not moisturizing enough.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels incredibly nourished & hydrated”
    • “restores hydration for their skin”
    • “leaves my face soft, calm, and hydrated”
    • “deeply hydrates and nourishes dry skin”
  • Soft & creamy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “texture is like velvet on your skin”
    • “rich & creamy texture and applies beautifully”
    • “leaves skin feeling soft and smooth”
    • “sinks in fast without greasiness”
  • Soothing & calms redness Sometimes Noted
    • “soothes any redness and irritation”
    • “calming and repairing dry, irritated skin”
    • “visibly soothes my skin”
    • “helps alleviate tightness and itching”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “use it as an overnight mask”
    • “safe to use as an eye mask”
    • “wake up so refreshed and hydrated”
    • “great under makeup too”
  • Strong scent Sometimes Noted
    • “wish it was less scented”
    • “smell is too strong/perfumey”
    • “scent burned my eyes”
    • “smells nice but a bit much”
  • Breakouts/irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused small bumps/breakouts”
    • “stung slightly on application”
    • “skin turned warm and reddish”
    • “pores felt clogged after use”
  • Insufficient for very dry Rarely Noted
    • “not moisturizing enough for severely dehydrated skin”
    • “hydration didn't last all night”
    • “felt dry again by morning”
    • “needed to apply multiple layers”
  • Residue/white cast Rarely Noted
    • “left white patches on my face”
    • “doesn't absorb well, sits on top”
    • “hard to wipe off excess”
    • “left a film on my skin”

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Questions and answers

What makes Caudalie Moisturizing Mask a great fit for dry skin?

Caudalie Moisturizing Mask is a great fit because ingredients like glycerin and squalane help fight dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin soft. It also includes sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and plump your skin effectively with a very safe profile.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and squalane help make this mask a great fit by adding and locking in moisture to fight dryness and flakiness. Sodium hyaluronate also helps hydrate and plump your skin effectively while being gentle enough to avoid irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for dry skin?

Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008

What does Grape Seed Oil do for dry skin?

Grape seed oil helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy. It is lightweight and is unlikely to clog pores.

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This nourishing mask goes in your weekly routine after a makeup remover and cleanser, followed by a treatment and moisturizer. Using it helps hydrate and plump your skin while combating dryness and flakiness safely.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Yes, you can use this nourishing mask alongside retinol by applying the mask in your weekly routine when you want extra hydration. It is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is gentle and safe for dry skin.

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for dry skin. Regular use helps combat dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin soft and smooth.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or irritation on dry skin. Reviewers rarely report these issues, and the gentle formula lacks harsh ingredients.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, limonene, and citronellol). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.

    Phytotherapy Research, 2011
  • An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2024
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Motor baicalin encapsulated in bio-vesicles enhanced water solubility, stability, transdermal penetration, antioxidant activity, and clinical skin antiaging efficacy compared to liposome baicalin and baicalin raw material.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • A nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin E significantly improved fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, laxity, hyperpigmentation, radiance, roughness, and dermal thickness in subjects with mild to moderately photodamaged skin over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
  • Glycyrrhizin micellar nanocarriers significantly improved topical penetration and follicular accumulation of baicalin in porcine skin, enhanced human dermal papilla cell proliferation, and promoted hair recovery through Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation and upregulation of VEGF, α-MSH, and IL-10.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol

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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