Pixi by Petra PLUMP Collagen Boost for combination skin
Peptides
Botanical Collagen
Sodium Hyaluronate
Omega Oils
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
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
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin due to the presence of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide humectant action, but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The formulation provides excellent plumping and firming benefits from Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Copper Tripeptide-1, which enhance skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- You can use this sheet mask PM or AM to control oily shine. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply this sheet mask after cleansing and toning, and before putting on your moisturizer.
- Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, smoothing it out without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean skin to help your face absorb the essence better. Pat any remaining liquid gently into your skin.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with dry, dehydrated, or tired skin frequently praise this sheet mask for its instant plumping and smoothing effects, often noting a healthy glow immediately after use. While most find it deeply hydrating and soothing, a small minority feel the results are temporary or that the residue left behind is slightly too sticky.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels quenched”
- “extremely moisturizing”
- “drink for skin”
- “eliminates dry patches”
Instant plumping effect Often Mentioned
- “skin looks fuller”
- “bounces back”
- “fine lines softened”
- “faking good sleep”
Excellent sheet fit Sometimes Noted
- “adheres well”
- “doesn't slip”
- “feels secure”
- “fits like second skin”
Generous serum amount Sometimes Noted
- “lots of extra product”
- “enough for neck”
- “soaked sheet”
- “full of goodness”
Soothing and cooling Sometimes Noted
- “refreshing feel”
- “calms redness”
- “great for summer”
- “instant cooling effect”
Sticky after-feel Sometimes Noted
- “tacky residue”
- “heavy feeling”
- “needs time to absorb”
- “slightly sticky finish”
Eye hole shape Rarely Noted
- “holes a bit small”
- “strange fit around eyes”
- “eye shape weird”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “expensive for single use”
- “pricey per box”
- “treat yourself item”
- “not for daily use”
Lack of dramatic results Rarely Noted
- “just a normal mask”
- “no long-term change”
- “nothing magical”
- “basic hydration only”
Mild irritation Rarely Noted
- “stung on scratches”
- “caused redness”
- “warm sensation”
- “not for broken skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Pixi by Petra PLUMP Collagen Boost work for combination skin?
This mask works moderately well for your combination skin because it adds hydration, but it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients. To fit this skin better, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients, oil management benefits, and a balanced formula that cares for both dry and oily areas without causing imbalance.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit by providing gentle hydration, though combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control.
What do Peptides do for combination skin?
Peptides help combination skin by keeping it smooth, supporting firmness, and boosting hydration. They also help reduce the appearance of lines and encourage skin repair, though absorption depends on the formula.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Food & Function, 2019
What does Botanical Collagen do for combination skin?
Botanical collagen helps keep combination skin hydrated and supports a smooth, firm feel while helping to reduce the look of fine lines. This type of skin needs lightweight moisture and barrier-supporting ingredients to balance dry and oily areas without feeling heavy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Archives of Dermatological Research, 2025
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask works as an occasional treatment step in your routine, though combination skin needs a product with strong oil-balancing ingredients for a better fit.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin. This product is unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients, making it gentle enough to use alongside stronger products.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for your combination skin, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control and needs added balancing ingredients to manage shine.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it has a very safe formula with no harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, because it lacks sufficient oil control, combination skin of this type needs additional balancing ingredients like niacinamide or lightweight clay.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Argireline 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, 2013Treatment 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 applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013Topical 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, 2023Topical 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 omega-3 eyedrops improved ocular surface staining and tear break-up time compared to controls, showed equivocal effects on symptoms and meibomian gland dysfunction, and had no effect on tear production in patients with dry eye and ocular surface disease.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Acetyl 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, 2017Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.
European Journal of Neurology, 2013Dissolving microneedles loaded with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-8 achieved higher cumulative transdermal delivery than aqueous solutions and significantly reduced photoaging signs while restoring oxidative balance in a UV/D-galactose-induced mouse model.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026
Why other nourishing masks fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Ingredients
2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Witch Hazel Extract Bark Twig Leaf, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Polysorbate 80, Propanediol, Red Ginseng Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract Mushroom Extract, Tromethamine, Water, 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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