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Bioderma Sensibio Mask for oily acne-prone skin

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Bioderma Sensibio Mask

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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

  • Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and xylitol provide excellent hydration and enhance barrier resilience, though it lacks strong seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control.
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid offers general skincare benefits that support hydration, but it is not specifically targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Some users note a sticky or heavy residue if not properly removed, and a few mention the price point as being high.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Eradicated dry spots on forehead”
    • “Skin feels well moisturized and velvety”
    • “Leaves skin soft and dewy”
    • “Restores moisture balance quickly”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “Does not irritate my skin at all”
    • “No stinging or burning sensation”
    • “Perfect match for finicky skin”
    • “Good for intolerant skin types”
  • Soothes redness and irritation Often Mentioned
    • “Redness disappears after use”
    • “Skin was noticeably calmer and less inflamed”
    • “Relieves irritation immediately”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “Use a thin layer as a night cream”
    • “Great as a sleeping mask”
    • “Wipe off excess with cotton pad”
    • “Can be rinsed or left on”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Quite pricey for the size”
    • “A bit steep but worth it”
    • “Expensive for a drugstore brand”
    • “Wish the tube was bigger for the cost”
  • Sticky or greasy residue Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a yucky, sticky feeling”
    • “Sits on top of skin, doesn't fully absorb”
    • “Slightly greasy residue if not rinsed”
    • “Can feel heavy on the face”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “Tube opening wasn't finished neatly”
    • “Hard to get the last bit out”
  • Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused some bumps on oily skin”
    • “Increase in blemishes for acne-prone skin”
    • “Too rich for my T-zone”

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Questions and answers

How well does Bioderma Sensibio Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?

Bioderma Sensibio Mask works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as glycerin and xylitol provide great hydration, though it lacks strong ingredients to control oil and target breakouts. A product of this type needs effective soothing and hydrating ingredients that manage acne and breakouts without clogging pores or adding oiliness, along with oil-controlling properties.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin and xylitol make this mask a good fit by providing hydration and strengthening the skin barrier. Because it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients for oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs soothing ingredients that calm breakouts and clear pores without clogging them.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Toleridine Patent do for oily acne-prone skin?

Toleridine Patent helps calm irritated oily acne-prone skin and makes it less sensitive by strengthening its natural barrier. This helps keep skin comfortable and less prone to redness and breakouts.

What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This mask fits into a weekly routine as a cleansing mask, used after cleansing and enzyme powder. Because this skin needs oil control and blemish care rather than just hydration, this skin type needs a product with strong seboregulating ingredients and targeted acne-fighting actives.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask along with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help calm the skin and keep it hydrated. This mask is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but to truly fit oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs strong oil-controlling and breakout-targeting ingredients.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for oily acne-prone skin. It is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

Bioderma Sensibio Mask is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, though it carries a low risk of potential breakouts from its rich texture and lacks targeted ingredients to control oil and blemishes.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.

    Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017

  • 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, 2017

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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

  • Topical application of a cream containing 2.5% glycyrrhetinic acid significantly reduced thigh fat thickness and circumference compared to placebo in healthy women.

    Steroids, 2005

  • A dermo-cosmetic formula containing 2% enoxolone significantly reduced erythema at 24 hours and pain at 30 minutes following non-ablative fractional laser treatment in 10 healthy subjects compared to a moisturizer control.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical application of B-Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid effectively lightens hand solar lentigines after 4 weeks of treatment both with and without prior fractional laser photothermolysis, showing no statistical difference between the two approaches.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016

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, 2024

  • Herbal 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

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Glycol Palmitate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Rhamnose, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycol Stearate, Peg-2 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Alumina, Stearic Acid

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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