I'm From Honey Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Honey
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Propolis Extract
Bee Venom
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea ButterAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
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 benefits for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, and oiliness or shiny skin, as honey and propolis extract provide soothing and antibacterial effects suitable for oily skin.
- The inclusion of Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil offers emollient action, though stronger seboregulation ingredients would further enhance its suitability for oily skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like honey and bee venom.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using the creamy mask 3 times a week and slowly move to daily use.
- Apply the creamy mask after your cleanser and toner, but right before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently smooth a thin layer of the creamy mask over your face. Avoid any harsh rubbing motions.
- Apply the creamy mask evenly on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes. Let it sit comfortably without rushing the process.
- Always avoid the delicate eye area. Do a quick patch test before your very first application to check for safety.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers with dry, dehydrated, and acne-prone skin frequently report this mask deeply nourishes and calms irritation, leaving a post-wash glow. Its rich texture is often praised for restoring moisture barriers and softening skin, though some users dislike the sticky residue or strong scent.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin feels so smooth and plump”
- “intense hydration for dry skin”
- “rescues me from retinol dryness”
- “leaves skin velvety soft”
Calms redness Sometimes Noted
- “calms down my irritation”
- “reduced redness in acne scars”
- “soothing for sensitive skin”
- “helped repair my skin barrier”
Luxurious experience Sometimes Noted
- “feels like a spa treatment”
- “rich, velvety texture”
- “glides smoothly onto skin”
- “indulgent treat for the face”
Natural honey scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells amazing like real honey”
- “divine caramel honey scent”
- “relaxing natural fragrance”
- “smells delicious enough to eat”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “steep price tag”
- “pricey for a wash-off mask”
- “expensive but worth it”
- “wait for a sale to buy”
Polarizing scent Rarely Noted
- “smell was too overpowering”
- “sickly sweet scent”
- “smelled like old applesauce”
- “scent lingered too long”
Product separation Rarely Noted
- “separated into oil and honey”
- “needs mixing before use”
- “liquid layer on top”
- “hardens or crystallizes in cold”
Sticky texture Rarely Noted
- “hair gets stuck in it”
- “leaves a slight residue”
- “too heavy for oily skin”
- “feels sticky before washing off”
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Questions and answers
How well does I'm From Honey Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily acne-prone skin, as honey and propolis help calm breakouts and soothe redness while keeping skin safe from irritation. However, because it relies heavily on oils for softness, a product of this type needs stronger oil-control ingredients and mattifying properties to fully meet the needs of oily skin.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Honey, propolis extract, and bee venom make this mask a good fit because they help calm breakouts and soothe oily skin. A product of this type needs stronger oil control ingredients to better suit this skin.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013
What does Honey do for oily acne-prone skin?
Honey helps calm oily acne-prone skin and may fight breakout-causing bacteria. It acts as a gentle, safe option that is unlikely to cause irritation while keeping the skin balanced.
Current Microbiology, 2026International Journal of Dermatology, 2024
What does Snail Secretion Filtrate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Snail secretion filtrate helps calm breakouts and soothe irritation on oily acne-prone skin while supporting skin recovery. Studies show it may reduce inflammatory acne lesions and encourage skin repair without clogging pores.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask fits into a weekly routine for oily, acne-prone skin right after cleansing and before toning and moisturizing. While it helps calm breakouts and oiliness, this skin type needs stronger ingredients that balance oil production to get the best results.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Can I use this mask with niacinamide, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside niacinamide by applying your niacinamide serum first and following with the mask once it absorbs. This mask is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients to truly suit oily skin.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients. To use it, follow the weekly steps in your routine for this skin type.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as honey and propolis help calm blemishes without harsh ingredients. However, because it contains heavier oils and butters, this type of skin needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients to fully manage shine and breakouts.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical 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, 2023Cosmetics containing purified bee venom reduced lesion counts and skin microorganism concentration compared with cosmetics without PBV in subjects with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2013Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022HelixComplex snail mucus protected human keratinocytes and reconstructed human epidermis models from ozone-induced oxidative damage and pro-inflammatory response following exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone for 2 hours.
PloS One, 2020Topical treatment with Snail Secretion Filtrate significantly improves the speed and percentage of wound area closure, enhances proliferation and tissue remodeling, and reduces inflammation in a full-thickness excisional wound model in mice compared to untreated controls.
Veterinary Sciences, 2021Topical propolis application significantly reduced postoperative pain, hemorrhage, and accelerated wound healing in patients undergoing tonsillectomy compared to a control group.
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018Topical treatment with ethanol propolis extract resulted in complete mycological and clinical cure in 56.25% of patients with onychomycosis, demonstrating non-toxicity and effective antifungal activity against Trichophyton spp. both in vitro and in patients.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018Topical hydrogel formulations containing hydroalcoholic extract of red propolis exhibited stability, non-Newtonian and pseudoplastic behavior, in vivo skin compatibility, and no skin irritancy.
Heliyon, 2022A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Purified bee venom serum treatment for 6 weeks significantly improved the average visual acne grade by 52.3% in 30 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris compared to baseline, with no serious side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016Bee venom effectively inhibited the P. acnes-induced secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines including IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-8, and TNF-α, as well as the expression of IL-8 and TLR2 in human keratinocytes (HaCaT) and monocytes (THP-1).
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2015A 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
Why other nourishing masks fit oily 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, 2024Herbal 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
Honey, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propolis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Bee Venom, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Clove Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin
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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