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Environ Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque for dry sensitive skin

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Environ Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque

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  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • Low RiskSafety

A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 and smoothing for your dry and flaky skin due to lactic acid and mandelic acid, but these ingredients may cause irritation for your sensitive skin.
  • While the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to fully address your dryness, it is safe for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but right before your final moisturizer.
  • Gently press a thin layer of the creamy mask into your skin, and avoid any harsh rubbing.
  • For the best results with dry skin , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean skin.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the creamy mask too close to your eyes.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this masque is praised for transforming skin texture and providing a radiant glow. It effectively addresses concerns like aging, uneven tone, and dullness, leading to smoother, firmer, and more resilient skin. Some users experience an initial stinging sensation and note a strong odor, and it is recommended to introduce the product gradually.

Highlights

  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “Noticeable difference in texture after just one use.”
    • “Made a huge difference to the texture and quality of my skin.”
    • “Skin feels smoother and more hydrated.”
  • Visible glow Often Mentioned
    • “Loving the glow.”
    • “Skin had a glow to it.”
    • “Skin that is smooth, soft, and glowing.”
  • Effective anti-aging Sometimes Noted
    • “Facelift in a jar.”
    • “Helps to improve the appearance of a firmer, regenerated skin.”
    • “Targets photo-damaged skin and evens skin texture.”
  • Fades pigmentation Sometimes Noted
    • “Pores, blemishes, scars and marks have faded.”
    • “Visibly reduces pigmentation, scarring, fine lines.”
    • “Lighten pigmentation and boost collagen.”
  • Gradual introduction needed Sometimes Noted
    • “Initially introduced it to my skincare routine very slowly.”
    • “Must be introduced gradually, starting with once or twice a week.”
    • “If skin feels slightly dry reduce usage.”
  • Initial stinging Sometimes Noted
    • “Despite the initial sting...”
    • “It was very uncomfortable once first applied.”
    • “I did feel a bit itchy in places.”
  • Strong odor Rarely Noted
    • “Chemical/plastic odour is pretty overpowering.”

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Questions and answers

Why is Environ Tri BioBotanical Revival Masque a weak match for dry sensitive skin?

This mask offers smoothing for dry skin due to lactic acid and mandelic acid, but these acids may cause irritation for your sensitive skin, and the formula lacks enough moisturizing and protective ingredients to fully address your dryness. A product for this skin needs effective soothing and nourishing ingredients, along with plenty of moisturizing agents that provide relief without any risk of irritation.

Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

Lactic acid and mandelic acid make this mask a weak fit because they may cause irritation for your sensitive skin. A product of this type needs effective soothing ingredients, rich moisturizing agents, and beneficial extracts that provide relief for dry skin without any associated risks of irritation.

What does Lactic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Lactic acid helps hydrate dry skin, but for sensitive skin it may cause stinging and irritation unless it is formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oat or tangerine fruit extract to calm discomfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021

What does Mandelic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Mandelic acid is very well tolerated by sensitive skin, and it helps smooth out rough patches and improves firmness without causing too much irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This mask goes in your weekly evening routine, used just once a week. Because it contains acids that may irritate delicate skin and lacks rich moisturizing ingredients, dry sensitive skin needs a nourishing mask that deeply softens and protects your moisture barrier with plenty of soothing, rich ingredients.

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

This mask is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because its acids may cause irritation, so using it alongside retinol is likely to cause discomfort. To safely care for dry and sensitive skin, a nourishing mask needs soothing ingredients and rich hydrating agents like ceramides and rich oils to lock in moisture.

How often should I use this mask?

You should use this mask once a week because its exfoliating acids may irritate your sensitive skin. To truly comfort dry skin, this type of product needs rich smoothing oils and softening sealants.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because it is free of heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. However, the exfoliating acids may lead to minor purging or stinging when you first start using it.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Treatment with 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.

    Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019

  • Commonly used chemical peels showed no significant differences in effectiveness for acne vulgaris in most comparisons, though combined salicylic and mandelic acid peeling was superior to glycolic acid and glycolic acid was superior to placebo, based on twelve randomized controlled trials.

    BMJ Open, 2018

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

  • 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, 2017

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Exposure of epidermal full-thickness skin equivalents to a blend of betaine, pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhodiola rosea root extract significantly increased antioxidant, skin barrier, and oxidative stress biomarkers while reducing the negative impact of hydrogen peroxide on MMP3, MMP12, FBN2, ANXA1, and HGF, whereas a blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb extract and Schisandra chinensis fruit extract significantly increased 8 growth factors, 7 signaling, 7 structural/barrier function, 7 oxidative stress biomarkers, and specific microRNAs over control levels.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018

Why other nourishing masks fit dry sensitive skin better

  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

  • Glycerol accelerates barrier repair and improves stratum corneum hydration compared to untreated and base-treated sites.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999

Ingredients

Water, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Peg-40 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Mandelic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Disodium Edta

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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