# Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask, Collagen for oily skin

**Lovi Fit: Average fit for oily skin.**
Oily Skin Fit: High · Effectiveness: Average · Safety: High.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/oily-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

Brand: [Etude House](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/etude-house)
Category: [Face masks](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/best/face-masks)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

Works for oily skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

## Why this fit

- This product offers moderate benefits for your oily skin, with ingredients like Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract providing antimicrobial and antioxidant support, though it does not directly target oily shine.
- The inclusion of Sodium Hyaluronate and Ceramide NP enhances barrier resilience and hydration, which are generally beneficial for all skin types.
- The formulation is safe for your oily skin, featuring soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and Licorice Root Extract with no harsh or prohibited ingredients.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/oily-skin): Average (this page)
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/dry-skin): High
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/combination-skin): Average
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/sensitive-skin): Average
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/acne-prone-skin): High
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/dark-spots): High
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/mature-skin): Superior
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/dry-sensitive-skin): High
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/etude-house/0-2-therapy-air-mask-collagen/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): High

## Key ingredients

Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Licorice Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract

## What the research says

- Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively. ([Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/))
- A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin. ([Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/))
- Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone. ([Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/))
- Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements. ([Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/))
- Topical 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, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35818134/))
- Topical 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, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35163025/))
- Marine 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, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36827098/))
- Topical 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, 2011](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22052267/))
- Topical 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, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34623507/))
- Treatment 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, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31311529/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/))
- The 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, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31532576/))
- Ten 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, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18498456/))
- Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism. ([Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26273313/))
- Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo. ([Experimental Dermatology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25381913/))
- Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide. ([Advanced Science, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39783908/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310680/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/))
- Topical 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, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/))

## Why other nourishing masks fit oily 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38366684/))
- A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37194909/))

## What reviewers say

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask for its ultra-thin 0.2mm sheet that adheres like a "second skin," allowing the rich emulsion-type essence to absorb deeply without feeling heavy. The primary outcomes reported are noticeably plumper, softer skin with a temporary firming effect, making it a favorite for those with dehydration or mild loss of elasticity.

- Liked: Excellent fit (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Hydrates and plumps (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Gentle formula (often mentioned)
- Liked: Nourishing essence (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Fragile sheet (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Odd fit (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Sticky residue (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Unpleasant scent (rarely noted)

## How to apply

- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Place the sheet mask smoothly over your face and gently press it down without rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and slightly dry skin for the best results and comfort.
- Avoid the eye area and do a simple patch test before using it for the first time.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/cf9cbc1593b43309df7ca9cfe4fbbdae.mp4

## Questions and answers

### How well does Etude House Collagen Mask work for oily skin?

This product works fairly well for oily skin by offering soothing and calming benefits, though it does not control excess shine. Oily skin needs a product of this type with oil-controlling and mattifying ingredients that keep the skin balanced.
Sources: [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/), [Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/)

### Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?

This mask fits oily skin with Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract for antimicrobial and antioxidant support, along with soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and Licorice Root Extract. A product of this type needs heartleaf extract and other soothing agents to provide hydration without clogging pores, alongside oil control or mattifying properties.
Sources: [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/), [Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/)

### What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for oily skin?

Hydrolyzed collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated and balanced without feeling heavy or greasy. Because this type of skin tends to lose moisture while producing excess oil, it needs lightweight ingredients that provide hydration and support overall skin health.
Sources: [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26362110/), [Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30681787/)

### What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Sources: [The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28163068/)

### Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This mask is a weekly extra step that fits into your routine after cleansing and before your toner, treatment, and moisturizer. Oily skin works best with products that balance oil and shine while keeping pores clear.

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

You can use this mask in your routine, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin. Using a mask with barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and sodium hyaluronate is unlikely to cause irritation and may help keep your skin comfortable while using retinol. Oily skin works best with lightweight products that help control shine and balance oil production.
Sources: [Cutis, 2006](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17121065/), [Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22648223/)

### How often should I use this mask?

You can use this mask weekly to give your oily skin extra hydration and soothing benefits. Oily skin works best with products that control shine and balance oil while delivering lightweight moisture.

### Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains soothing extracts and has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because it works for this skin only on an average level and does not directly target oily shine, an oily skin type needs lightweight products with oil-controlling ingredients and mattifying benefits.
Sources: [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/), [Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/)

### Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

## Alternatives for oily skin

- [Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/anua/heartleaf-77-soothing-sheet-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit — CA$10.00 at Amazon
- [Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/mediheal/watermide-essential-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit — CA$29.00 at Amazon
- [Pyunkang Yul Ceramide Calming Mask Pack](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/pyunkang-yul/ceramide-calming-mask-pack/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — CA$25.99 at Amazon

## Pairs well with

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — CA$20.96 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [Paula's Choice Pore-Reducing Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/paula-s-choice/skin-balancing-pore-reducing-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — CA$37.60 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/cosrx/oil-free-ultra-moisturizing-lotion-with-birch-sap/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — CA$29.98 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in Canada has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Arginine, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sucrose Cocoate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Adenosine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Geranium Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Ceramide Np, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Lemon Fruit Extract
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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