Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial for combination skin
Vitamin F
Sodium Pca
Niacinamide
Squalane
Electrolytes
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best nourishing masks for combination skin.
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
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, this formula leverages niacinamide to help regulate oil production and squalane to provide essential moisture, effectively addressing your concerns about oily shine.
- The inclusion of sodium hyaluronate and a blend of ceramides further supports skin hydration and barrier function, ensuring a balanced and comfortable feel.
- This product presents a favorable safety profile with no identified risks of irritation for your skin type.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis overnight mask is highly effective at providing intense hydration, leaving skin plump, soft, and radiant. While it is generally well-received for its lightweight, non-greasy feel and cooling sensation, some users with very dry skin find it not nourishing enough. A few reviewers noted issues with the pump design and the product's price point, with negligible reports of skin reactions.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “deeply hydrated and noticeably plumped”
- “skin looks healthy and moisturized”
- “literal hydration powerhouse”
- “visibly plumped my skin”
Lightweight and non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “absorbs into the skin beautifully”
- “light and quick-absorbing texture”
- “doesn't feel heavy or greasy”
- “no filmy residue on my skin”
Cooling and soothing Sometimes Noted
- “instantly soothing, cooling and calming”
- “felt quite cool, gentle”
- “gives a bit of a cooling sensation”
- “calming for dry skin”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “texture of my skin was baby-soft”
- “skin feels soft, supple”
- “improves the appearance of uneven tone”
- “complexion was noticeably brighter”
Not nourishing enough Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't feel as nourishing”
- “not find the formulation sufficiently conditioning”
- “didn't do much of anything”
- “wasn't anything 'wow'”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “product is very expensive”
- “smaller than expected”
Poor pump design Rarely Noted
- “pump is sooo tiny”
- “cannot reach the product anymore”
- “terrible pump”
Potential skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “experiencing some raised bumps”
- “experiencing a reaction”
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Questions and answers
What makes Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial a great fit for combination skin?
This mask is a great fit for your combination skin because it uses niacinamide to help control oily shine and squalane to give you essential moisture. Sodium hyaluronate and ceramides also work to keep your skin balanced and comfortable, and it is very unlikely to cause irritation.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
This mask is a great fit for combination skin because niacinamide helps balance oily shine while squalane provides essential moisture. Additionally, sodium hyaluronate and ceramides support hydration and strengthen your skin barrier to keep it comfortable.
What does Vitamin F do for combination skin?
Vitamin F helps balance combination skin by supporting the skin barrier and keeping it smooth and calm. It is unlikely to clog pores and may improve dryness while managing excess oil in different areas of your face.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1980Experimental Dermatology, 2021
What does Sodium PCA do for combination skin?
Sodium PCA helps keep combination skin hydrated by drawing moisture into the skin while supporting the natural skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to balance dry and oily areas without feeling heavy.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your routine as a weekly step after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. It is a great fit for your combination skin because it uses niacinamide to help manage oily shine and squalane to provide essential moisture.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol by applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help lock in moisture and keep your skin calm. Using a nourishing product with barrier-supporting ingredients is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your skin more comfortable with strong treatments.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is a great fit for your combination skin and is gentle enough for regular use. Daily application helps keep skin balanced, soft, and comfortable without adding oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts or trigger purging on your combination skin. Niacinamide helps regulate oil production while squalane provides lightweight moisture, keeping your skin balanced and comfortable.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
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, 2022Hyaluronic 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, 2015Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Topical application of linoleic acid achieved an almost 25% reduction in the overall size of follicular casts and microcomedones over a 1-month treatment period in patients with mild acne compared to no change at placebo-treated sites.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998Topical conjugated linolenic acid significantly reduced edema on post-procedure Day 3 and itching on Days 1 and 3, and improved wrinkling at Day 14 compared to 1% dimethicone ointment in 34 subjects undergoing fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing of the face.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2017Liposomal formulation of linoleic acid significantly enhances its skin whitening effect compared to non-liposomal forms in UV-stimulated guinea pig and human skin.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2004A novel natural carrier-free assembled gel composed of sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate and baicalin alleviates UVB-induced skin photodamage by scavenging reactive oxygen species, protecting mitochondria, restoring oxidative homeostasis, inhibiting inflammatory responses, and regulating collagen-related proteins.
Biomaterials Advances, 2026Topical 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, 2005Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-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
Ingredients
Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Olive Glycereth-8 Esters Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Coconut Water, Jojoba Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sodium Pca, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Quercetin, Trehalose, Zea Mays Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Creatine, Inositol, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxytyrosol, Behenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Eop, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Pca, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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