La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask for oily skin
Caviar Extract
Squalane
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Np
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 for your oily skin, with caviar extract and glycoproteins providing revitalization and repair, but lacks targeted ingredients to effectively reduce oily shine.
- Squalane and glycerin offer some emollient and humectant benefits suitable for oily skin, though stronger oil-controlling agents would enhance its suitability.
- The formulation is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this creamy mask PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin feels good.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing.
- Put the creamy mask on clean and completely dry skin for the best results against oily shine.
- Make sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using it the first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this overnight mask for its rich, luxurious texture that delivers intense hydration and visible firming results by morning. While many describe waking up with "plump," "glowing," and "velvety" skin, a minority of reviewers find the strong floral fragrance irritating and the extremely high price point difficult to justify compared to similar high-end moisturizers.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin felt supple”
- “super plump”
- “deeply nourishes”
- “velvety soft”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “extremely expensive”
- “hard to justify”
- “major investment”
- “pricey indulgence”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “melts instantly”
- “decadently creamy”
- “glides effortlessly”
- “rich but lightweight”
Visible firming Often Mentioned
- “jaw nicely contoured”
- “visibly lifted”
- “restores elasticity”
- “uncreases fine lines”
Instant radiance Sometimes Noted
- “restores radiance”
- “glowing skin”
- “post-facial glow”
- “looks refreshed”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “overwhelming scent”
- “heavy floral smell”
- “too perfumed”
- “lingering fragrance”
Heavy feel Rarely Noted
- “felt sticky”
- “didn't absorb fully”
- “heavy on pillow”
- “greasy residue”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “burning sensation”
- “caused redness”
- “tingling feeling”
- “sensitizing ingredients”
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Questions and answers
How well does La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask work for oily skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily skin, offering moderate moisture and safe revitalization, but it lacks ingredients to reduce oily shine. A product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that balance moisture without clogging pores, along with targeted oil-controlling or mattifying properties.
In Vivo, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Squalane and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit for oily skin by providing light moisture without feeling heavy. However, because this mask lacks oil-controlling or mattifying ingredients, oily skin needs a product with soothing extracts and lightweight hydrators that balance moisture without clogging pores.
What does Caviar Extract do for oily skin?
Caviar extract is generally too rich for oily skin, as it provides deep moisture that can feel heavy and clog pores. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to keep skin smooth and clear without extra grease.
What does Squalane do for oily skin?
Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask works as an occasional evening treat or extra step for oily skin, though it lacks targeted oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine. To better suit oily skin, a product of this type needs added oil-controlling agents and mattifying ingredients.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with your retinol routine by applying it after your retinol treatment as the final step to lock in moisture. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation on your skin, but an oily skin type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help reduce shine.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask works for your oily skin, though an average fit means this skin type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formulation with a low risk of irritation. However, because it offers moderate nourishment without oil-controlling agents, oily skin would benefit more from lightweight hydration and ingredients that help reduce excess shine.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, limonene, geraniol, benzyl salicylate, and citronellol) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.
In Vivo, 2023ZAG peptides improved skin density and elasticity, reduced periorbital wrinkles, decreased senescence-related genes, and upregulated skin barrier-related genes in patients and UVB-irradiated keratinocytes.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Cosmetic application of stem cell-derived skin lineage precursor secretions significantly ameliorated clinical signs of intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging in 50 subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016A 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, 2017Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogels loaded with 5% caviar extract significantly increased CK-18 levels and pan-CK expression in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells compared to lower concentrations and controls.
Tissue Engineering. Part A, 2026Caviar extract inhibits UV-induced skin photoaging by reducing NF-κB, MMP-3, and MMP-9 expression, increasing IκB, TIMP-1, SOD, HYP, COL17A1, KRT10, and KRT14 levels, and exhibiting antioxidant activity in HaCaT cells and a skin aging mice model.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2025Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Enzyme-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, 2020Topical 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
Water, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Nylon-12, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Caviar Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Np, Sodium Dna, Rna, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Tetrapeptide-3, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pullulan, Panthenol, Coco-Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pantolactone, Sucrose Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium Edta, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Yeast Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Red 4 Ci 14700, Blue 1 Ci 42090
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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