Yunjac Firming & Nourishing Mask for acne-prone skin

Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 nourishment and hydration for your combination skin, with glycerin and Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate improving elasticity and providing a soothing effect.
- While generally safe and non-irritating for combination skin, the formula lacks specific ingredients to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your skin as it does not contain any harsh or prohibited ingredients, ensuring no irritation for your combination skin.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★3.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this mask to be a rich, oil-transforming cream ideal for dry skin needing a hydration boost and morning glow. It effectively softens and hydrates, though its heavy, oily finish and potential for skin irritation make it polarizing.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels completely different in morning”
- “Restores moisture barrier”
- “Great for winter dryness”
Firming and glow Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks plump”
- “Radiant complexion next day”
- “Softens rough texture”
Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
- “Smooth application”
- “Absorbs well with massage”
- “Rich oil content”
Heavy residue Sometimes Noted
- “Too oily to wipe off”
- “Sits on top of skin”
- “Transfers to pillow easily”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Caused redness and stinging”
- “Eyes became irritated”
- “Tingling sensation lasted”
High price Rarely Noted
- “Expensive for the amount”
- “Price is steep”
- “Hard to justify cost”
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Questions and answers
How well does Yunjac Firming & Nourishing Mask work for acne-prone skin?
Yunjac Firming & Nourishing Mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing safe hydration and soothing benefits without causing irritation. However, it lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts and blemishes. A mask of this type needs effective soothing ingredients that address acne and breakouts, along with calming agents, without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask works for acne-prone skin because it contains glycerin, which helps hydrate and soothe without clogging pores. However, acne-prone skin needs a product that includes targeted soothing and blemish-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and centella asiatica to keep breakouts fully under control.
What does Sea Buckthorn Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Sea buckthorn oil helps calm redness and supports skin healing, but for acne-prone skin, it works best when combined with lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance oil and clear pores.
What does Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate do for acne-prone skin?
Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate helps balance the skin and may improve acne by supporting a healthy skin barrier and reducing redness. This type of product needs soothing ingredients and gentle ferment extracts to calm angry breakouts without irritation.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask works as an occasional extra step rather than a daily routine essential, providing moderate moisture and soothing benefits. Because this skin needs blemish-clearing ingredients and targeted treatments to manage breakouts, this type of product should be paired with specific acne-fighting items.
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 and keep your skin soft. This type of nourishing mask works well for acne-prone skin when it also includes targeted blemish-clearing ingredients to help manage breakouts.
How often should I use it?
This nourishing mask works well as an occasional treat for your acne-prone skin, providing moderate moisture and a soothing feel without causing irritation. To best care for this skin type, a product of this kind needs added blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents to help clear breakouts.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
Yunjac Firming & Nourishing Mask is unlikely to cause purging, but it may not help with your breakouts since it lacks ingredients that specifically target acne and blemishes. To truly clear acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and blemish-fighting actives that help keep pores clear.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
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, 2017Treatment with 10 μg/mL Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil increased AQP3 mRNA and AQP3 and HAS2 protein levels in normal human epidermis keratinocytes and a reconstructed epidermis skin model compared to a negative control.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nanoemulsion-loaded cream and gel formulations of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil showed superior wound contraction of 78.96% and 72.59% respectively on the 8th day compared to 62.29% for soframycin in female Sprague-Dawley rats, with no acute dermal toxicity.
Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 2024Sea buckthorn oil and p-methoxycinnamic acid bioconjugates formulated in oleogels achieved 45% of the sun protection factor of an equivalent octinoxate reference oleogel.
Molecules, 2023Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Partially purified paeoniflorin protected human keratinocytes and mouse skin from UV-induced DNA damage and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract downregulated inflammatory factors, alleviated DNA damage, and increased total collagen content in in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of Paeonia lactiflora root extract and paeoniflorin significantly decreases melanin content by 23% to 30% in reconstructed pigmented human epidermis compared to vehicle control.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-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
Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Medicago Sativa Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aquilaria Agallocha Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Cholesterol, Dextrin, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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