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Avène Soothing Radiance Mask for acne-prone skin

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Avène Soothing Radiance Mask

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Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 moisturizing for your combination skin due to caprylic capric triglyceride and Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, which hydrate and nourish without irritating your skin. The mineral oil and caprylic capric triglyceride provide emollient action, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
  • The mask provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, which are supportive but not directly targeted at your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.

How to apply

  • You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
  • Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users with dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin frequently praise this mask for its deep hydration and ability to restore the skin barrier, often using it as a soothing overnight treatment that reduces redness and imparts a glow. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and a moderate number found the fragrance and mineral oil content irritating.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture to dry desert skin”
    • “Skin feels soft as baby skin”
    • “Savior for dehydrated, flaky skin”
    • “Great for dry winter skin”
  • Soothes redness Often Mentioned
    • “Calms angry, red skin”
    • “Perfect after exfoliating or retinol”
    • “Soothes sunburn and windburn”
    • “Instant feeling of comfort”
  • Improves texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin glowing and plump”
    • “Skin looks rested in morning”
    • “Smooths rough patches”
    • “Softens fine lines temporarily”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “Works great as overnight mask”
    • “Good for neck and décolleté”
    • “Can be used after dermaplaning”
    • “Excellent post-procedure care”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Made my skin itch badly”
    • “Caused small bumps/texture”
    • “Not suitable for acne-prone skin”
    • “Triggered fungal acne flare-up”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Scent is too strong”
    • “Contains irritating parfum”
    • “Smell lingered too long”
    • “Prefer fragrance-free for sensitivity”
  • Greasy residue Rarely Noted
    • “Left unpleasant greasy film”
    • “Felt heavy and oily”
    • “Did not absorb well”
    • “Too rich for oily zones”
  • Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
    • “Tube is quite small”
    • “Expensive for the amount”
    • “Used up very quickly”
    • “Pricey compared to alternatives”

Sources: lovi.care, aveneusa.com, lovelyskin.com, dermstore.com, lookfantastic.com, ulta.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Avène Soothing Radiance Mask work for acne-prone skin?

Avène Soothing Radiance Mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing gentle hydration and calming comfort without clogging pores, though other products with direct oil-control and blemish-fighting ingredients fit this skin better.

The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This mask works well enough for acne-prone skin because it contains Avene Thermal Spring Water, which helps calm the skin, alongside raspberry fruit extract and safflower seed oil that provide nourishment. To be a top fit for this skin type, a product of this kind needs effective hydrating and acne-fighting ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramide Np, while posing no risk of irritation.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024

What does Avene Thermal Spring Water do for acne-prone skin?

Avène Thermal Spring Water helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing stinging, pain, and redness. It also helps keep skin hydrated while supporting overall comfort during acne routines.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024

What does Safflower Seed Oil do for acne-prone skin?

Safflower seed oil is unlikely to be a good fit for acne-prone skin because it can lack the specific balancing and soothing properties needed by oily or breakout-prone skin. Skin of this type generally needs ingredients like linoleic acid or autophagy-activating peptides to help reduce clogged pores and surface oil.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This nourishing mask fits into an acne-prone routine as an extra weekly step to bring soothing moisture, but acne-prone skin ultimately needs products with targeted oil-control and blemish-fighting ingredients.

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

You can use this mask in your routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer on nights you do not use retinol, or on your weekly mask day. This helps keep your skin soft and calm while avoiding heavy layers that may clog oily areas. Acne-prone skin of this type needs lightweight hydration and targeted oil-control ingredients.

How often should I use this mask?

This mask works for your acne-prone skin, though this skin type needs oil-control ingredients and targeted blemish treatments instead of a basic nourishing mask. Use it as an occasional extra step in your weekly routine when your skin feels dry or needs soothing.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

Yes, this mask may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin because it contains mineral oil and lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control. Reviewers also mention that it can cause breakouts, and a product for this skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting additions.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

What the research says

  • Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.

    Life, 2023

  • A liposoluble extract of Rubus idaeus cell cultures induced genes for skin hydration, stimulated ceramide production, increased extracellular matrix synthesis in cultured fibroblasts, and showed skin-hydrating capacity in vivo.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015

  • Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.

    The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024

  • Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.

    Life, 2023

  • A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

  • A formulation containing vitamin C, biopeptides, hyaluronic acid, and mineralizing water accelerated cell turnover to 17.1 days versus 19.2 days for untreated skin, and reduced crow's-feet, forehead, and nasolabial folds by 9%, 11%, and 5% respectively after 28 days in female subjects.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021

  • Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022

  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Topical raspberry ketone increased dermal IGF-I production through sensory neuron activation, promoting hair growth and increasing skin elasticity in mice and humans.

    Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 2008

  • Red raspberry extract protects human epidermal keratinocytes and nude mouse skin against UVB-induced damage by preventing cell death, wrinkling, scaling, tanning, water loss, and epidermal thickening, while reducing oxidative and inflammatory responses through the activation of antioxidant pathways and inhibition of inflammatory cascades.

    Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2019

Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone 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, 2024

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

  • Herbal medicine significantly reduces inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions and acne severity compared to placebo or other medicines in patients with acne vulgaris, with some plants showing equal or higher efficacy to standard treatments and no severe adverse events.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022

Ingredients

Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua Avene Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Palm Peg-6 Esters Kernel Oil, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina Wax Cera, Peg-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tropolone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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