Garnier Vitamin C Sheet Mask for oily skin
Ascorbic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
GlycerinAverage
- AverageOily 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as niacinamide helps with seboregulation and citric acid provides mild exfoliation, though stronger oil-controlling ingredients would be more beneficial for your main goal of reducing oily shine.
- Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer moderate hydration, supporting general skincare needs for oily skin without directly targeting excess oil.
- The product is safe for your oily 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 your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Place the sheet mask smoothly over your face and gently press it down without rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and slightly dry skin for the best results and comfort.
- Avoid the eye area and do a simple patch test before using it for the first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that this mask delivers an immediate hydration boost and a noticeable glow, making it a popular choice for dull or tired-looking skin. While the vast majority praise its brightening effects and generous serum quantity, a minority of users with sensitive skin experienced stinging or irritation.
Highlights
Instant brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “My face is glowing this morning”
- “Skin looked so much brighter”
- “Instant boost of radiance”
- “Left my skin dewy and plump”
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “Super hydrating and refreshing”
- “Skin feels soft and plump”
- “Fills skin with a moisture bomb”
- “Great for dry winter skin”
Generous serum Sometimes Noted
- “Soaked full of serum”
- “Enough left for neck and arms”
- “Equivalent of a week's worth of active”
- “Mask is very well saturated”
Refreshing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “Lovely cooling feeling”
- “Feels amazing and fresh”
- “Great pick-me-up for tired skin”
- “Wakes you up in the morning”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a sticky residue”
- “Felt tacky after removing”
- “Had to wash it off afterwards”
- “Too sticky to wear under makeup”
Poor mask fit Rarely Noted
- “Eye holes are a bit small”
- “Wrinkly around the chin”
- “Sheet was a bit big for my face”
- “Hard to adjust to contours”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Began to sting near my eye”
- “Caused a burning sensation”
- “Gave me a rash”
- “Not good for sensitive skin”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like Dettol”
- “Strange chemical smell”
- “Fragrance is too strong”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Garnier Vitamin C Sheet Mask work for oily skin?
This mask works moderately well for oily skin because niacinamide helps balance oil and citric acid provides mild exfoliation, but it does not control oily shine as strongly as your skin needs. Oily skin works best with products that offer strong oil control and mattifying properties.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide and citric acid make this mask a decent fit for oily skin because niacinamide helps balance oil and citric acid provides mild exfoliation. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate also provide light hydration without causing extra oiliness. To work best for oily skin, this type of product needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and mattifying agents.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine step after cleansing and before toning, as part of your weekly pampering or treatment time. To better control oily shine for your skin type, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol, applying the mask first to give your skin hydration before following with your retinol treatment. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, though managing oily shine effectively requires stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works well for your oily skin, though an average fit means it offers only moderate suitability. To better target oily shine, this skin needs products with stronger oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or clay.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on oily skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients. However, to better manage shiny skin and reduce excess oil, an oily skin type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and dedicated mattifying agents.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citronellol, linalool, and parfum).
What the research says
Daily treatment with a facial serum containing multiple acids reduced post-inflammatory hyperchromia lesion grade and number by 29.4% at 56 days, and decreased skin oiliness by 30.7% at 7 days in Brazilian patients with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A 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 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical 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 post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005The 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 oily 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, 2024A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Lemon Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linalool, Mannose, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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