Biologique Recherche Crème Masque Vernix for oily skin
Amniotic Fluid
Hydrolyzed Placental Protein
Ceramide Np
Squalane
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Average
- HighOily 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
- Suitable for oily skin, this product offers excellent moisturizing and barrier enhancement due to Amniotic Fluid and Lanolin Oil, which deeply hydrate and support skin health. Papain and Yeast Extract further aid in exfoliation and desquamation regulation, aligning well with your skin type.
- Glycerin and Squalane provide general hydration and soothing benefits, though the formula lacks specific ingredients to target oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited 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
★4.0Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users describe this product as a "second birth" for the skin, effectively healing and repairing the moisture barrier for stressed, dry, or deficient complexions. The vegan formula plumps and shields the skin, though some users note it is less occlusive than the original version.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels plump and nourished the next day”
- “Provides intense hydration for dry climates”
- “Leaves a soft, dewy finish”
Intense barrier repair Often Mentioned
- “Restores and strengthens the protective barrier”
- “Calms redness and irritation overnight”
- “Heals compromised skin barriers effectively”
Protective shield Often Mentioned
- “Acts like a protective shield against cold”
- “Feels like a seal locking everything in”
- “Perfect winter moisturizer”
Versatile application Often Mentioned
- “Great as an overnight sleeping mask”
- “Can be used as a daily moisturizer”
- “Works well applied thin or thick”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Very expensive for the amount”
- “Hard to justify the price tag”
- “An investment product”
Sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “Feels sticky and tacky on the skin”
- “Can feel heavy if overapplied”
- “Leaves a greasy film”
Reformulation issues Sometimes Noted
- “Not as good as the original formula”
- “Miss the old animal-based version”
- “New VG formula feels different”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Has a funky, yeasty smell”
- “Smell is peculiar but fades”
- “Not the best smelling product”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biologique Recherche Crème Masque Vernix work for oily skin?
This mask works reasonably well for oily skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients to target oily shine. It helps keep the skin calm and hydrated without clogging pores or causing irritation. A nourishing mask for oily skin needs ingredients that control shine and clarify while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
This mask works for oily skin thanks to amniotic fluid and lanolin oil for deep moisture, along with papain and yeast extract to help clear away dead skin cells. Glycerin and squalane also help keep skin calm and hydrated, though a nourishing mask for this skin type ideally needs more ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
What does Amniotic Fluid do for oily skin?
Amniotic Fluid helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy. It provides lightweight moisture that is unlikely to clog pores.
What does Hydrolyzed Placental Protein do for oily skin?
Hydrolyzed Placental Protein helps balance oily skin by providing cytoprotection and supporting overall skin health. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well in daily care routines to keep your skin feeling calm and smooth.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine for oily skin as a cleansing mask step, though other products fit your skin type better. To work well for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help manage extra shine without clogging pores.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol safely, but because it lacks ingredients to target oily shine, oily skin needs a lightweight product with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid in the routine.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients to target oily shine. To care for oily skin properly, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help balance excess oil.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe profile without harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks ingredients to target oily shine, oily skin often needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to stay clear.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015A 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, 2017Purified and sterile human amniotic fluid successfully heals recalcitrant acne and sizeable abrasions of the face.
Annals of Case Reports, 2025Human amniotic fluid yields greater keratinocyte survival than saline and custodial solution in ex vivo full-thickness skin preservation at 4°C.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2013Amniotic fluid promotes accelerated re-epithelialisation in human skin wounds in vitro, an effect that is significantly impaired by the degradation of hyaluronic acid.
Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, 2013Topical placental extract increases epithelialisation by more than 50% in 67.5% of patients with chronic non-healing wounds compared to 23.3% in the control group over eight weeks.
Journal of Wound Care, 2004A cream containing horse placental extract significantly reduced the maximum wrinkle width and the number of wrinkles at the eye corners in healthy women compared to the untreated facial half over two weeks.
JMIR Dermatology, 2023Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021Squalane 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, 2025Supplementation of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with Spirulina and dimethylmethoxy chromanol significantly improved skin pigmentation, reduced collagen degradation, and enhanced net elasticity in 44 healthy subjects after 84 days compared to sunscreen alone.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017
Why other nourishing masks fit oily skin better
Application 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, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Amniotic Fluid, Lecithin, Lanolin Oil, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Raspberry Palm Aminopropanediol Esters Seed Oil Oil, Hydrolyzed Placental Protein, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Embryo Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Potassium Sulfate, Ceramide Ap, Phytosphingosine, Papain, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33, Ceramide Eop
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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