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Caudalie Moisturizing Mask for oily skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects without causing irritation. These humectants draw moisture to the skin, enhancing its overall appearance and feel.
  • The inclusion of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil offers additional moisturizing benefits, contributing to a smoother complexion.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh ingredients or known irritants present.

How to apply

  • Use this creamy mask PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin feels good.
  • Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing.
  • Put the creamy mask on clean and completely dry skin for the best results against oily shine.
  • Make sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using it the first time.

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

How well does Caudalie Moisturizing Mask work for oily skin?

This mask works moderately well for oily skin, as its hydrating ingredients draw in moisture without causing irritation. However, it may provide more hydration than oily skin typically needs. An ideal product for this skin type needs oil control and mattifying properties.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit for oily skin because they draw moisture into the skin to keep it plump and soft without causing irritation. Oily skin of this type needs soothing ingredients, lightweight textures, and oil control or mattifying properties to manage shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

What does Grape Seed Oil do for oily skin?

Grape seed oil feels light on oily skin and is unlikely to clog pores while adding gentle moisture. It helps keep your skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy or greasy.

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

This nourishing mask works as a weekly extra step after cleansing and before toning. Oily skin works best with lighter hydrating products and oil-free formulas that do not clog pores.

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

You can use this mask in your routine, applying it after your treatment step at night when you use retinol. This mask contains skin-softening ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate that help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while using retinol.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use it?

This mask works for oily skin when used occasionally, though other products fit it better for regular use. Oily skin needs lighter products with oil-absorbing ingredients and gentle hydrators that do not feel heavy.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for oily skin since it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients or known irritants. Oily skin typically does better with lightweight, oil-free hydration and balancing ingredients that do not feel heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is it 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
  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
  • 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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