Avène Soothing Radiance Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Moderate suitability for oily skin is offered due to ingredients like mineral oil and paraffinum liquidum, which provide emollient action but may not sufficiently address oiliness.
- The product offers moderate moisturizing due to caprylic capric triglyceride and Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, hydrating and nourishing the skin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using the creamy mask 3 times a week and slowly move to daily use.
- Apply the creamy mask after your cleanser and toner, but right before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently smooth a thin layer of the creamy mask over your face. Avoid any harsh rubbing motions.
- Apply the creamy mask evenly on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes. Let it sit comfortably without rushing the process.
- Always avoid the delicate eye area. Do a quick patch test before your very first application to check for safety.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with dry, sensitive, and dehydrated skin frequently praise this mask for its deep hydration and ability to restore the skin barrier, often using it as a soothing overnight treatment that reduces redness and imparts a glow. Some users with oily or acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and a moderate number found the fragrance and mineral oil content irritating.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Restores moisture to dry desert skin”
- “Skin feels soft as baby skin”
- “Savior for dehydrated, flaky skin”
- “Great for dry winter skin”
Soothes redness Often Mentioned
- “Calms angry, red skin”
- “Perfect after exfoliating or retinol”
- “Soothes sunburn and windburn”
- “Instant feeling of comfort”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin glowing and plump”
- “Skin looks rested in morning”
- “Smooths rough patches”
- “Softens fine lines temporarily”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “Works great as overnight mask”
- “Good for neck and décolleté”
- “Can be used after dermaplaning”
- “Excellent post-procedure care”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Made my skin itch badly”
- “Caused small bumps/texture”
- “Not suitable for acne-prone skin”
- “Triggered fungal acne flare-up”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too strong”
- “Contains irritating parfum”
- “Smell lingered too long”
- “Prefer fragrance-free for sensitivity”
Greasy residue Rarely Noted
- “Left unpleasant greasy film”
- “Felt heavy and oily”
- “Did not absorb well”
- “Too rich for oily zones”
Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
- “Tube is quite small”
- “Expensive for the amount”
- “Used up very quickly”
- “Pricey compared to alternatives”
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Questions and answers
How well does Avène Soothing Radiance Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
Avène Soothing Radiance Mask works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin because its mineral oil and plant oils soften and hydrate, but they do not sufficiently control oiliness. A mask for this skin needs ingredients that soothe breakouts and inflammation without clogging pores, along with reliable oil control and mattifying properties.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Caprylic capric triglyceride and Carthamus tinctorius seed oil make this nourishing mask a moderate fit by hydrating and nourishing the skin. A nourishing mask for oily acne-prone skin needs soothing ingredients that calm breakouts without irritation, and components like niacinamide, ceramides, or heartleaf extract that provide lightweight moisture and oil control.
What does Avene Thermal Spring Water do for oily acne-prone skin?
Avène Thermal Spring Water helps calm oily, acne-prone skin by reducing dryness, stinging, and redness while improving overall skin comfort. It is often used as an extra step alongside standard acne care to make treatments more tolerable and to keep skin hydrated.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007
What does Safflower Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Safflower seed oil is a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin because it lacks the specific protective benefits and specialized ingredients needed to keep pores clear and calm breakouts.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask goes in a weekly routine for oily acne-prone skin, after cleansing and exfoliating. Because it contains heavy ingredients like mineral oil that may not fully handle oiliness, oily skin needs lighter hydrating masks and oil-balancing ingredients instead.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with your retinol routine, applying it after your treatment step in the evening or on your weekly mask day. This helps keep skin calm and hydrated while you use retinol, though oily skin of this type needs a lightweight, oil-balancing product that won't feel heavy.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for oily acne-prone skin with moderate suitability, though other products fit it better because its mineral oil and paraffinum liquidum may not sufficiently address oiliness. Oily acne-prone skin needs a mask with lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that clear pores and regulate shine.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this mask may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because it contains mineral oil and paraffinum liquidum, which leave a heavy, greasy feel. A product for this skin needs light, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that clear pores without feeling heavy.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Balneotherapy with thermal water altered specific skin microbiota at genus and species levels in healthy female volunteers compared to tap water, which produced no significant microbiome changes.
Life, 2023Malaysian thermal spring water as an adjunct to standard acne therapy improved skin hydration, reduced dryness and stinging, enhanced overall tolerability, and improved the acne disability index in patients with mild to moderate acne.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024A 2% Sphingomonas xenophaga ferment extract cream applied twice daily for 4 weeks significantly decreased facial vascular disorder scores compared to vehicle in 86 Caucasian female subjects, alongside dose-dependent inhibition of pre-kallikrein activity in vitro.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022A 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, 2020Topical raspberry ketone increased dermal IGF-I production through sensory neuron activation, promoting hair growth and increasing skin elasticity in mice and humans.
Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 2008A liposoluble extract of Rubus idaeus cell cultures induced genes for skin hydration, stimulated ceramide production, increased extracellular matrix synthesis in cultured fibroblasts, and showed skin-hydrating capacity in vivo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023
Why other nourishing masks fit oily acne-prone 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, 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
Avene Thermal Spring Water Avene Aqua Avene Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Palm Peg-6 Esters Kernel Oil, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina Wax Cera, Peg-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Raspberry Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tropolone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Behind this fit score
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