Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Tri-Enzyme Technology
Poria Cocos Extract Tuber Magnatum Extract
Acerola Cherry Extract
Glycolic Acid
Shea ButterAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other products fit it better.
- Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 exfoliation for your oily skin, with papain and glycolic acid working to smooth texture and support your goals of managing acne, blemishes, and breakouts, and oiliness or shiny skin.
- The presence of subtilisin and bambusa vulgaris stem extract further aids in desquamation and provides general skincare benefits, aligning with your needs.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but before your final moisturizer step.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product directly onto clean, dry skin for the best results against breakouts.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always use a daily SPF since exfoliating makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this gel mask for its ability to instantly smooth uneven texture and brighten dull complexions, often describing a "glass-like" finish. While highly effective for resurfacing and reducing the appearance of acne scars and fine lines, the active enzymes cause a potent tingling or cooling sensation that may be too intense for very sensitive skin.
Highlights
Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels amazing”
- “significantly softer”
- “completely changed texture”
Cooling sensation Often Mentioned
- “refreshing cooling sensation”
- “feels really cool”
- “soothe my skin”
Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “skin is glowing”
- “noticeable radiance”
- “looks fit and refreshed”
Acne and scarring Sometimes Noted
- “acne massively healed”
- “reduced redness”
- “scarring has improved”
Pore reduction Sometimes Noted
- “pores smaller”
- “remove blocked pores”
- “decongests pores”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “tad pricey”
- “expensive”
- “investment”
Burning or stinging Rarely Noted
- “face burn so bad”
- “on fire”
- “strong tingling”
Lack of visible results Rarely Noted
- “disappointing results”
- “not powerful enough”
- “no real difference”
Redness and irritation Rarely Noted
- “skin quite sensitive”
- “needed Benadryl”
- “redness”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin, using papain and glycolic acid to smooth texture and help manage breakouts and oiliness. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though other products fit this skin better. An ideal product of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or benzoyl peroxide to treat acne, along with soothing extracts and lightweight hydrators to control excess oil and keep skin comfortable.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this exfoliant treatment a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment fits your oily acne-prone skin with papain and glycolic acid to smooth texture and manage blemishes and excess oil, along with subtilisin and bamboo extract to aid shedding. Because top-rated products for this skin feature soothing ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or targeted treatments like benzoyl peroxide and Vitamin C for oil control and breakouts, this product needs those ingredients and balanced soothing extracts to offer a better fit.
What does Tri-Enzyme Technology do for oily acne-prone skin?
Tri-Enzyme Technology helps remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and lead to breakouts, leaving oily and acne-prone skin feeling smoother and more balanced. This type of skin needs ingredients that gently exfoliate and regulate oil to help keep pores clear and calm.
What does Poria Cocos Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Poria Cocos Extract helps calm redness and reduces skin inflammation. This ingredient may also support healing and balance for blemish-prone areas.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
Where does this exfoliant treatment go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week so your skin can adjust. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to include ingredients like glycolic acid and papain for gentle exfoliation, along with soothing agents to help manage breakouts and keep your skin smooth.
Can I use this exfoliant treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant treatment with retinol by applying them on alternating nights to prevent irritation on your oily skin. Using both active ingredients at the same time is usually too strong for your skin barrier, so spacing them out helps keep your face calm and smooth.
How often should I use this exfoliant treatment?
Start using this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine, and if your oily skin handles it well, you may carefully use it more often. This product of this type needs gentle exfoliating acids and soothing plant extracts to help smooth texture and manage breakouts without irritation.
Can this exfoliant treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This exfoliant treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, and it helps manage blemishes while smoothing skin texture. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, this type of product needs targeted ingredients that control oil and soothe irritation without heavy oils or waxes.
Is this exfoliant treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Behenyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Bamboo extract alleviates UV-induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species production in primary human skin keratinocytes through the regulation of thioredoxin 1 and the NF-κB/p65 pathway.
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2020Topical application of papain elastic liposomes significantly decreased the scar elevation index, microvascular density, and collagen fiber with regular arrangement, and down-regulated TGF-β1, P-Smad-3, P-NF-κB p65, and P-IKBa expressions in a rabbit model of hypertrophic scar compared to the model group.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & Pharmacotherapie, 2017Gel containing papain loaded in elastic niosomes enhanced transdermal absorption in rat skin and achieved superior reduction of hypertrophic scars in rabbits compared to gel containing free papain, non-elastic niosomes, and PLGA nanospheres.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013Application of 3% papain gel improved cutaneous wound healing in mice by reducing local inflammatory response, increasing angiogenesis, and improving organization of collagen deposition compared to placebo gel.
Wounds, 2017Poria cocos Wolf extracts repressed pigmentation by decreasing melanin synthesis through the regulation of tyrosinase activity, tyrosinase, and MITF expression in B16F10 cells, and improved skin tone using an extract-containing cream.
Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2018Poria cocos extract protected Hs68 human dermal fibroblast cells against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress, cell death, and ROS accumulation by suppressing metallomatrix proteinases, inflammatory markers, and skin aging markers while increasing TGF-beta1 levels and antioxidant related proteins.
Environmental Toxicology, 2021Local application and oral intake of Poria cocos Wolf and Gastrodia elata Blume water extracts alleviated acute UVB-induced skin damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress in mice by potentially promoting the gut-microbiota-gut-skin axis.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Menthyl Lactate, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract, Xanthan Gum, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium Edta, Papain, Mannitol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Acerola Fruit Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Caramel, Zinc Sulfate, Subtilisin, Protease, Poria Cocos Extract Tuber Magnatum Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Biotin, Potassium Sorbate
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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