Dr. Dennis Gross C + Collagen Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask for combination skin
Ascorbic Acid
Collagen
Niacinamide
Superoxide DismutaseAverage
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide provide antioxidant activity and melanogenesis regulation, though they do not directly target your oily shine concern.
- Glycerin and Collagen Amino Acids offer general hydration and antioxidant support, contributing to overall skin health.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- You can use this sheet mask PM or AM to control oily shine. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply this sheet mask after cleansing and toning, and before putting on your moisturizer.
- Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, smoothing it out without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean skin to help your face absorb the essence better. Pat any remaining liquid gently into your skin.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers frequently report that this mask provides immediate hydration and a noticeable glow, making it ideal for revitalizing dull or dry skin. The biocellulose material is highly praised for its excellent fit. Some users find the packaging difficult to handle and the price point high for a single-use product.
Highlights
Instant radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looked very radiant”
- “solid glowy sheet mask”
- “boosts radiance”
- “revives dull skin”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “endlessly hydrated skin”
- “left my skin feeling hydrated plump”
- “skin felt so amazing”
- “moisturizing part immediately after”
Superior fit Often Mentioned
- “fits the face well”
- “hugs every single contour”
- “adheres to every contour”
- “fits closely around the complexion”
Effective ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “love the ingredients”
- “solid ingredients”
- “Vitamin C and Lactic Acid”
- “Niacinamide helps calm redness”
Difficult application Sometimes Noted
- “tricky to get on”
- “two mesh layers”
- “hard to separate”
- “wasteful packaging”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “overpriced”
- “thin for the price”
- “would repurchase on sale”
- “expensive for one use”
Low serum volume Rarely Noted
- “not much essence”
- “needed more serum”
- “little product on the mask”
- “feels dry”
Medicinal scent Rarely Noted
- “medicinal scent”
- “smells unpleasant”
- “scent is overwhelming”
- “smells like real Vitamin C”
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Questions and answers
How well does the C + Collagen Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask work for combination skin?
This mask works reasonably well for your combination skin by providing helpful antioxidants and general hydration, though it does not directly target oily shine. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients with no risk of irritation, benefits for managing oily shine, and extracts that balance both dry and oily areas effectively.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Ascorbic acid and niacinamide help brighten your skin, while glycerin and collagen amino acids keep it hydrated. However, this mask needs soothing ingredients and components that manage oily shine to be an ideal fit for combination skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Collagen do for combination skin?
Collagen helps keep combination skin smooth and hydrated by improving moisture and supporting elasticity. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help reduce the appearance of fine lines while keeping the skin barrier balanced.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after a cleansing mask and hydrating toner, and before your moisturizer. To better fit combination skin, this type of product also needs ingredients that help balance oily shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine with retinol, applying the mask first to nourish your skin before following with your retinol product. This product is unlikely to cause irritation due to its soothing components, though a mask for combination skin also needs ingredients that directly manage oily shine.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for your combination skin on a weekly basis, providing hydration and helpful antioxidants without causing irritation. To truly help with oily shine, a product of this type needs ingredients that balance oil and target pores.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your combination skin, as it has a safe profile with soothing components and no harsh ingredients. However, because it only offers moderate suitability for this skin type, combination skin needs products with ingredients that directly target oily shine.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, citral, and limonene).
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Vitamin C mesotherapy produced a significant and earlier reduction in gingival pigmentation and higher patient satisfaction compared to topical gel in twenty healthy non-smokers with hyperpigmented gingiva, with both methods reducing the mean area fraction of melanin-forming cells at 6 months without causing pain.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021Topical application of TAT-SOD significantly suppresses UVB-induced erythema formation, blood flow rise, and apoptotic sunburn cell formation in human volunteers compared to a vehicle control.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016Topical 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, 2022Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical 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, 2005Topical treatment with the synthetic SOD/catalase mimetic EUK-134 reduced lipid peroxide levels both at baseline on non-irradiated human skin and at the surface of UVA-exposed skin when applied before or after irradiation, compared to controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2004Topical superoxide dismutase formulations maintained physical stability and enzymatic activity for 6 months at 4 and 30 degrees C, and effectively inhibited UVB-induced skin erythema for 48 hours, whereas formulations combined with alpha-tocopherol were unstable.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2007Superoxide dismutase 3 suppressed Propionibacterium acnes-induced skin inflammation by inhibiting the TLR2/p38/NF-κB axis and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in vitro and in vivo.
Scientific Reports, 2018
Why other nourishing masks fit combination 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, 2024Application 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, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Collagen Amino Acids, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Behind this fit score
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