MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask for combination skin
Collagen
Hydrodeeper Technology
Sodium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Trehalose
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 hydration for your combination skin, with ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate providing excellent plumping and nourishing effects. Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide further supports humectant action, beneficial for managing oily shine.
- While the formula is generally supportive for combination skin, it lacks specific ingredients to directly target and control excess oil production.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 10.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask for its intense hydration and ability to visibly plump the skin, often noting an immediate "bouncy" or "glass skin" effect. While highly effective for dry and mature skin types seeking firmness, some users with oily skin find the finish slightly too heavy or sticky.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin felt noticeably plumper”
- “quadrupled my moisture levels”
- “erased my dry patches”
Generous essence Often Mentioned
- “dripping with essence”
- “generously soaked”
- “enough serum for my whole body”
Adheres well Sometimes Noted
- “fits the face well”
- “soft and comfortable material”
- “stayed on while I walked around”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “no redness or bumps”
- “soothing for my sensitive skin”
- “mild ingredients”
Sticky after-feel Sometimes Noted
- “essence felt sticky”
- “left a tacky finish”
- “hard to layer makeup over it”
Fit issues Rarely Noted
- “mouth hole is too small”
- “didn't fit my forehead”
- “weird shape around the nose”
Noticeable fragrance Rarely Noted
- “strong scent”
- “smells a bit like chemicals”
- “fragrance was unnecessary”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mediheal Collagen Essential Mask work for combination skin?
Mediheal Collagen Essential Mask provides moderate hydration for your combination skin, but it lacks specific ingredients to directly control excess oil production. To work best for this skin type, a product of this kind needs ingredients that balance moisture levels and soothe oily shine without overwhelming the skin.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate make this mask a good fit for combination skin by offering moderate hydration and plumping effects, while Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide helps manage oily shine. A product of this type needs heartleaf extract and other ingredients that balance moisture levels without overwhelming the skin.
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
What does Hydrodeeper do for combination skin?
Hydrodeeper helps balance combination skin by delivering deep moisture to dry areas while keeping oily zones feeling fresh and smooth. This ingredient supports lasting hydration and helps maintain a comfortable, even feel across different areas of the face.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This mask works well as an extra hydration step in your routine, though combination skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or clay to better manage excess shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with your retinol by applying it after your treatment step in the evening routine. This mask is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a combination skin type also needs ingredients that actively control excess oil.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask weekly as a comforting treat for your combination skin. It is gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, though a product of this type for your skin needs extra ingredients to help control excess oil.
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 because it contains no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs ingredients that help balance oil production while keeping hydration steady.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical 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 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, 2019Topical 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, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019Topical treatment with Thealoz Duo significantly improved dry eye disease symptoms, tear break-up time, and restored tear lipid layer functionality by reducing inflammatory response proteins in moderate to severe dry eye patients over 56 days.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Panthenol, Betaine, Trehalose, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Arginine, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Chloride, Water-Soluble Collagen, Serine, Histidine, Alanine, Threonine, Proline, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hibiscus Flower Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Mannose, Glucose
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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