COSRX Propolis Honey Overnight Mask for mature skin
Propolis Extract
Royal Jelly Extract
Butylene Glycol
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this mask leverages propolis extract and honey extract for their humectant and emollient properties, effectively addressing your wrinkles and fine lines by promoting collagen production with adenosine.
- The inclusion of royal jelly extract and panthenol further enhances skin hydration and soothing, contributing to a smoother, more supple complexion.
- The product is safe for your skin, featuring a gentle formula with soothing ingredients like propolis extract and honey extract, and no harsh or prohibited components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using the creamy mask 3x a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but always before your favorite moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your skin, avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- For the best results , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean and dry skin.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this gel-type mask is widely praised by users with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its lightweight, non-clogging hydration that soothes redness and inflammation. It delivers a signature "dewy glow" and seals in moisture effectively without feeling heavy. However, those with extremely dry skin often find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Sinks in immediately”
- “Doesn't feel suffocating”
- “Lightweight yet hydrating”
Glowy finish Often Mentioned
- “Woke up with a glow”
- “Gives lasting dewy look”
- “Skin looks plump and bright”
Soothing & calming Often Mentioned
- “Calms redness by morning”
- “Soothes breakouts from purging”
- “Heals picked skin fast”
Non-sticky feel Sometimes Noted
- “Hair doesn't stick to face”
- “Dries down quickly”
- “Not tacky like other masks”
Insufficient for dry Sometimes Noted
- “Not enough for winter”
- “Need a cream underneath”
- “Skin felt tight by morning”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Gave me closed comedones”
- “Caused tiny whiteheads”
- “Broke me out immediately”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Flip cap broke off”
- “Leaked in my bag”
- “Hard to get a good seal”
Shiny/greasy finish Rarely Noted
- “Looks too greasy for daytime”
- “Leaves a shiny film”
- “Face looks wet”
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Questions and answers
What makes COSRX Propolis Honey Overnight Mask a great fit for mature skin?
This mask is a great fit for mature skin because it uses propolis extract, honey extract, and adenosine to help smooth wrinkles and fine lines by supporting collagen production. It also includes royal jelly extract and panthenol, which help keep your skin deeply hydrated and feeling soft and smooth.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for mature skin?
This mask is a great fit because propolis extract, honey extract, and royal jelly extract deeply hydrate dry areas while smoothing the look of wrinkles and fine lines. Adenosine helps support collagen production, and panthenol soothes the skin to keep it looking soft and smooth.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Propolis Extract do for mature skin?
Propolis Extract helps smooth out wrinkles and protects mature skin from sun damage and everyday wear. It encourages collagen production, so your skin feels firmer and stays looking healthy and youthful.
What does Royal Jelly Extract do for mature skin?
Royal jelly extract helps keep mature skin soft and hydrated while supporting firmness and smoothing out fine lines. It may also protect against everyday aging signs by helping the skin maintain moisture and encouraging collagen production.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This nourishing mask is used once a week as part of the weekly routine for mature skin, after cleansing and an enzyme powder. It features propolis and royal jelly extracts to help boost hydration and smooth out fine lines.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this nourishing mask with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and lock in moisture. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinoids is supported by studies to improve skin tolerance and keep the complexion smooth.
How often should I use this mask?
Use this nourishing mask as part of your weekly routine as an extra step after cleansing and an enzyme powder. It helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for mature skin, as it features a gentle formula with soothing ingredients and a low rate of complaints about breakouts. It helps keep skin calm and smooth without clogging pores.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches showed similar or better efficacy on skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration compared to adenosine cream in 22 female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Propolis demonstrates potential as an alternative healing treatment for skin wounds due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and angiogenesis-promoting properties, though clinical studies remain scarce compared to in vitro and in vivo data.
Pharmaceuticals, 2022A 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 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, 2018A 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, 2022Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Defensin-1 from royal jelly stimulated MMP-9 secretion and increased keratinocyte migration and wound closure in vitro, and promoted re-epithelisation and wound closure in uninfected excision wounds.
Scientific Reports, 2017Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglycerl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beeswax
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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