Kiehl's Energizing Radiance Masque for dry sensitive skin
Cranberry Seed
Curcuma Longa
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Jojoba Seed OilAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
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- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansing masks 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 cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin, as kaolin and bentonite absorb impurities, while glycerin provides some humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollients to fully address dryness.
- The presence of peppermint extract and menthol offers a refreshing sensation but may pose a risk of irritation for your sensitive skin.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with minimal risks of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
- Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.
Questions and answers
How well does Kiehl's Energizing Radiance Masque work for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask works only moderately for dry sensitive skin because, although it cleans and refreshes, it lacks enough softening ingredients to fully address dryness and contains menthol, which may irritate sensitive skin. Cleansing masks for this skin type need rich soothing extracts and extra moisturizing agents to keep the skin comfortable and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps provide moisture, while cranberry seed and jojoba seed oil offer supportive nourishment for your dry skin. However, to truly fit this skin type well, a cleansing mask of this type needs richer soothing agents and heavy moisturizers without any irritating ingredients like menthol.
What does Cranberry Seed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Cranberry Seed Oil helps nourish dry sensitive skin by locking in moisture and easing tightness. It keeps skin feeling soft and smooth while soothing redness. This oil is unlikely to irritate your face, making it gentle for daily use.
What does Turmeric do for dry sensitive skin?
Turmeric helps calm dry sensitive skin and reduces redness by easing inflammation. It is generally safe and well-tolerated when used regularly, though a product for this skin type also needs soothing and hydrating ingredients to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Phytotherapy Research, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is used in a weekly routine for dry sensitive skin, following the cleanser and makeup remover and before your treatment and moisturizer. Peppermint extract and menthol may pose a risk of irritation for your skin. A product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs rich nourishing oils and soothing plant extracts to leave skin soft and smooth without feeling tight.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but it lacks rich oils and butters to prevent the dryness that retinol often causes. To use them together safely, apply your retinol on a different night than the mask, or follow the mask with a deeply nourishing moisturizer to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, keeping in mind that peppermint extract and menthol may pose a risk of irritation for your sensitive skin. Because your dry and sensitive skin needs extra comfort, a cleansing mask of this type needs rich softening ingredients to deeply comfort and protect dry areas.
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, but the menthol and peppermint extract inside may cause stinging or irritation. Dry sensitive skin types need gentle masks packed with rich oils and butters to deeply soften skin and protect it from dryness without any harsh refreshers.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004Topical 30% l-menthol decreased cold pain thresholds and enhanced pain responses to suprathreshold noxious cold stimuli without affecting other stimuli in 39 healthy subjects compared to ethanol control.
Pain, 2006A 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, 2017Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023Topical 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 application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025
Why other cleansing masks fit dry sensitive skin better
- Menthol in this cleansing mask
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004 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
Ingredients
1,2-Hexanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Water, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ci 77491, Iron Oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77891, Titanium Dioxide, Curcuma Longa Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Epilobium Angustifolium Stem Extract Extract Flower Leaf, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Glycerin, Kaolin, Laureth-7, Peppermint Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Menthol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cranberry Seed, Cranberry Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum
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