Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Niacinamide
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
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 suitability for your oily skin, as niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action and some seboregulation, but lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control.
- The formula provides excellent moisturizing due to sodium hyaluronate and shea butter, which hydrate and plump the skin, offering general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like allantoin and bisabolol.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsThis mask is highly praised for delivering deep hydration and a radiant glow, particularly by users with dry or dull skin. It is frequently noted as a travel essential and an effective overnight treatment. Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin have reported experiencing irritation and breakouts, even after a reformulation.
Highlights
Intense Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “drink of water for skin”
- “plump and dewy”
- “saved my dry patches”
Versatile Application Often Mentioned
- “great under makeup”
- “perfect overnight mask”
- “use it as a daily moisturizer”
Convenience Sometimes Noted
- “perfect for planes”
- “easy to wipe off”
- “apply and sleep”
Luxurious Texture Sometimes Noted
- “sinks right in”
- “velvety smooth”
- “thick but not greasy”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “luxury splurge”
- “pricey for a moisturizer”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “face turned red”
- “burning sensation”
- “stung my sensitive skin”
Acne/Breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “too heavy for oily skin”
Packaging Issues Rarely Noted
- “tube split open”
- “product oozed out the side”
- “messy packaging”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Jet Lag Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily acne-prone skin, providing hydration and soothing benefits without clogging pores or causing irritation. However, it lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control. Nourishing masks that fit this skin type better need ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica that target acne and blemishes while promoting a balanced complexion.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a decent fit for oily acne-prone skin by helping balance oil and provide light moisture without clogging pores. Because it only offers moderate suitability, an ideal mask for this skin type needs targeted ingredients like centella asiatica to manage blemishes and provide comprehensive oil control.
What does Niacinamide do for oily acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oil production, calms redness, and is unlikely to irritate oily, acne-prone skin while improving blemishes. Clinical tests show it reduces excess oil and helps clear up both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works well for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because this formula lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control. To properly care for oily, acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to help manage excess shine and breakouts.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and moisturize your skin. This type of routine step is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep your skin calm while using stronger treatments.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for your oily acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks stronger ingredients for comprehensive oil control. To properly care for this skin type, products need specialized ingredients that target excess oil and clear pores.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause skin irritation or breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like allantoin and bisabolol. However, because it relies on shea butter for rich moisture, this skin type generally needs lighter, oil-controlling ingredients and stronger blemish-fighting components for a better fit.
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
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, 2022A 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, 2025Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005A 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, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Topical 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, 2022
Why other nourishing masks fit oily acne-prone skin better
Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Diheptyl Succinate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Chestnut Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosphingosine, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Peg-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol
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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