La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask for sensitive skin
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Sodium Hyaluronate
Algae Extract
Glycerin
NiacinAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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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- Offers moderate suitability for normal skin, as algae extract and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping benefits, while sea salt offers supportive benefits for redness and irritation. The formulation lacks sufficient emollient ingredients like Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride to fully address potential dryness or barrier support.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like algae extract and lavender wax.
- Overall, the product provides general skincare benefits, such as hydration and soothing, which are supportive for your redness and irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start applying this creamy mask 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask onto your face, avoiding any rubbing to protect your delicate skin.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply this creamy mask on completely dry skin for better comfort and tolerance.
- Do a patch test before your first use and always avoid the immediate eye area.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with dry, dull, or fatigued skin frequently praise this mask for its ability to deliver instant hydration and a visible "plumping" effect that smooths fine lines. While many consider it a "miracle" for restoring a healthy glow and softness overnight, a minority of users with sensitive or acne-prone skin experienced breakouts or found the results insufficient to justify the high luxury price tag.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “rescuer for dry skin”
- “skin looks healthy and plump”
- “intense hydration mask”
- “left my skin feeling soft”
Instant glow Often Mentioned
- “complexion looked more radiant”
- “brighter tone”
- “glowing from within”
- “skin looks happy and healthy”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “extravagant”
- “sticker shock”
- “expecting much more for that price”
- “not a miracle product”
Convenient format Sometimes Noted
- “wear it as a sleep mask”
- “don't tissue it off”
- “sinks into the skin quickly”
- “easier to absorb than the traditional creme”
Soothing experience Sometimes Noted
- “smells divine”
- “comforting warming effect”
- “texture is nice and luxurious”
- “spa-like ritual”
Breakouts and irritation Rarely Noted
- “massive pimple breakout”
- “small bumps”
- “redness on my face”
- “sting when first applied”
Lack of visible results Rarely Noted
- “saw no difference at all”
- “no lines disappeared”
- “just a rush on the cheeks”
- “didn't get any different results”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “bitter smelling”
- “lotiony smell”
- “not overwhelming but distinct”
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Questions and answers
How well does La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask work for sensitive skin?
La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask works as an average fit for sensitive skin, providing moderate hydration and calming benefits while lacking enough rich softeners and barrier support for dryness. A nourishing mask for sensitive skin needs a strong mix of soothing plant extracts and heavy softeners to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
Algae extract, sodium hyaluronate, and niacin make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin by delivering soothing hydration and calming redness. However, this skin needs a nourishing mask with richer barrier-supporting ingredients to fully prevent dryness.
What does Argireline do for sensitive skin?
Argireline is unlikely to cause irritation and is sometimes found in products designed to calm reactive skin. Studies show it helps smooth the look of wrinkles and decrease skin roughness when used consistently.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Pharmaceuticals, 2021
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. Clinical studies show it improves surface moisture and reduces dryness, roughness, and redness without irritation.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask fits into a sensitive skin routine as a weekly step applied after cleansing and an enzyme powder, followed by a treatment and moisturizer. A product of this type needs richer skin-softening ingredients to fully protect this skin against dryness.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, applying it after cleansing and before your treatment, but keep it on a separate night from your retinol to avoid irritation. Sensitive skin needs a nourishing mask of this type to include rich barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and nourishing oils to fully lock in moisture and protect against strong active ingredients.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, since it is generally safe for sensitive skin but works better when paired with stronger barrier-supporting ingredients. A nourishing mask for sensitive skin needs rich softening ingredients and skin-strengthening lipids to fully lock in moisture and protect against dryness.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as negative reviews for this issue are low and it is safe for your skin type. To properly care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like algae extract along with rich skin-softening ingredients to fully protect your skin barrier and prevent dryness.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol).
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, 2017Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017Topical 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, 2019Treatment with lipid algae extract reduced the level of oxidized proteins in human keratinocytes and stratum corneum skin cells.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004Topical astaxanthin-loaded algae extract hydrogel and lipogel formulations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and successful in vitro release, suggesting their potential as anti-aging formulations.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Antarctic marine algae extracts increased cell viability, protected against inflammation, and enhanced the barrier integrity of human intestinal and keratinocyte cell lines damaged by lipopolysaccharide or ultraviolet radiation.
Marine Drugs, 2022The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Topical 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, 2005
Ingredients
Water, Isododecane, Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Sunflower Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf Eucalyptus Oil Leaf, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Sea Salt Maris Sal Sel Marin, Nylon-12, Yeast Faex Extrait De Levure Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Peg Ppg-10 1 Dimethicone, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower Geranium Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract Raspberry Leaf Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Spearmint Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycine Soja Protein Soybean Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Algin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cholesterol, Trisiloxane, Phytosphingosine, Yeast Polysaccharides, Lavandula Angustifolia Wax Flower Lavender Wax Flower, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Sucrose, Polysilicone-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Pca, Urea, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Hexylene Glycol, Tourmaline, Tin Oxide, Bht, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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