SK-II Overnight Miracle Mask for acne-prone skin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Dimethiconol
Average
- 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 Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate and Glycerin provide humectant action, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which is important for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Galactomyces ferment filtrate offers excellent nourishing and skin regeneration benefits, but the formula does not contain targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to directly address your acne.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this mask is highly rated for delivering deep hydration and a radiant glow, especially for dry skin. Users appreciate the generous amount per capsule and its travel-friendly packaging. However, the high price is a significant drawback for many, and some find the texture sticky or experience breakouts, particularly those with acne-prone skin.
Highlights
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “Really expensive”
- “price does scare me”
- “wicked cost for 6 capsules”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin's dryness completely disappears”
- “noticeably softer skin”
- “deeply nourished all night”
Generous quantity Often Mentioned
- “Enough for two applications”
- “layering it on”
- “used up the whole capsule”
Brightening & Glow Sometimes Noted
- “Clear, luminous skin”
- “crystal clear skin”
- “bright and vibrant”
Travel convenience Sometimes Noted
- “Great for travel”
- “easy to pack”
- “life saving measure when traveling”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “Sticky”
- “transfer onto pillows”
- “hair stick to your face”
Wasteful portioning Sometimes Noted
- “Too much for a single use”
- “difficult to use all at once”
- “hard to seal”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Frequent breakouts”
- “large angry zit”
- “caused blemishes”
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Questions and answers
How well does SK-II Overnight Miracle Mask work for acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better. While it nourishes the skin, it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to directly address breakouts. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and acne-fighting ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramide Np, plus calming agents that soothe irritation without being overly heavy.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, glycerin, and butylene glycol help make this mask work for acne-prone skin by offering nourishment and hydration without causing irritation. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides, a product of this type needs effective oil control and soothing agents to properly care for acne.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for acne-prone skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate helps keep acne-prone skin calm and smooth by reducing redness and evening out dark spots left behind by breakouts. It also helps manage daily changes in pore size so your skin stays clearer and more balanced.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, and it needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid for oil control and blemishes. Because it is a mask, it fits into a weekly routine after a cleansing mask and before a toner and treatment, or as an overnight step when your skin needs extra nourishment.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your evening routine after applying your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it has a safe formula, but acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid and oil control to best manage blemishes.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid to directly address breakouts and oil control. To best care for acne-prone skin, this type of product needs oil-clearing ingredients and exfoliating acids.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask works for your skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid for oil control and blemishes. An acne-prone skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts.
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, 2017Application 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, 2021Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
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, 2023A 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, 2024Herbal medicine significantly reduces inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions and acne severity compared to placebo or other medicines in patients with acne vulgaris, with some plants showing equal or higher efficacy to standard treatments and no severe adverse events.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022
Ingredients
Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Dipropylene Glycol, Methicone, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Xylitol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ci 77492, Mica, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
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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