Eve Lom White Brightening Mask for acne-prone skin
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- 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 suitability for combination skin, as niacinamide and squalane provide humectant and emollient actions respectively, but may not fully address the needs of both oily and dry areas.
- The formula provides excellent brightening due to niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside, and supportive hydration for acne-prone skin with glycerin and panthenol, though it lacks targeted ingredients for effectively treating breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 luxurious and hydrating treatment that provides an immediate glow. However, some users report that the strong fragrance can be irritating and that the results, particularly for pigmentation correction, are not significant enough to justify the high price point.
Highlights
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Deeply penetrates”
- “skin is left noticeably softer”
- “texture feels really lovely”
High price Often Mentioned
- “On the pricey side”
- “expensive for a sheet mask”
- “hard to justify full price”
Instant radiance Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks so bright”
- “fresh out of the spa look”
- “instantly translucent”
Luxurious feel Sometimes Noted
- “Texture feels really lovely”
- “relaxing”
- “feels luxurious”
Lack of results Sometimes Noted
- “Didn't notice much improvement”
- “didn't see noticeable results”
- “disappointing”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Bit too fragranced”
- “scent was overwhelming”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eve Lom White Brightening Mask work for acne-prone skin?
This mask works well enough for acne-prone skin by offering supportive hydration and brightening, but it lacks targeted ingredients for effectively treating breakouts. A nourishing mask for this skin needs effective soothing ingredients that address acne without irritation, while balancing both dry and oily areas.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask works for acne-prone skin because it contains niacinamide, glycerin, and panthenol, which provide supportive hydration and brightening. However, a nourishing mask for this skin needs effective soothing ingredients that address breakouts directly without causing irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.
What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for acne-prone skin?
Ascorbyl Glucoside helps acne-prone skin by providing antioxidant protection and supporting overall skin clarity. Vitamin C derivatives like this are known to improve inflammatory skin disorders and help keep skin calm.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2012International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This mask is used as a weekly treatment step for acne-prone skin, following a makeup remover, cleanser, and enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. While it provides supportive hydration with glycerin and panthenol, acne-prone skin needs targeted breakout-fighting ingredients to achieve a better fit.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine along with retinol, as the formula has a very safe and gentle profile with no harsh ingredients. Apply the mask first to hydrate and soothe your skin, and follow with your retinol treatment afterwards.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, and needs ingredients that help treat breakouts and soothe oily areas. It helps hydrate and brighten your skin safely without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts, as its formula has a very safe profile without harsh ingredients, but it lacks targeted ingredients for effectively treating blemishes. Acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that actively help clear pores and soothe inflammation.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2002Topical 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, 2002A 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, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Topical 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 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, 2022Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced 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, 2019A 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, 2025A 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, 2025
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
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Squalane, Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Potassium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Pca, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
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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