Aprilskin Real Calendula Peel Off Pack for dry sensitive skin
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Niacinamide
Salicylic Acid
Lavender Oil
Butylene GlycolCaution
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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.
Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works
Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for dry or flaky skin due to the presence of salicylic acid, but alcohol denat and a lack of sufficient humectants may counteract this benefit and worsen dryness.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Niacinamide offer some soothing and hydrating properties, which may help mitigate potential dryness for your dry and sensitive skin.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
- Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis peel-off mask is frequently praised for its ability to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and fine facial hair, resulting in noticeably smoother and brighter skin. While many users enjoy the satisfying peel and the immediate glow it provides, a significant number of reviews mention a strong alcohol scent and disappointment with its effectiveness in removing deep blackheads. The mask's sticky texture can also lead to a messy application and longer-than-expected drying times.
Highlights
Smoother skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels really nice to the touch: pretty soft and smooth”
- “Leaves my skin feeling so refreshed and clean”
- “Texture feels noticeably refined”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “Peeling process went pretty smoothly and painlessly”
- “Did not irritate my sensitive skin”
- “Low irritant as you peel it off”
Ineffective for blackheads Often Mentioned
- “Didn't remove blackheads on my nose”
- “Harder to see what the mask extracts”
- “Doesn't extract stubborn ones”
Strong alcohol scent Often Mentioned
- “Alcohol-like smell is really overwhelming”
- “Stings my eyes”
- “Reeked of artificial fragrance”
Brightening and glow Sometimes Noted
- “Gives you a nice glow”
- “Skin appeared brighter overall”
- “Radiant and well-hydrated complexion”
Satisfying peel Sometimes Noted
- “Peels away in one satisfying piece”
- “Oddly satisfying about peeling stuff off”
- “Removes peach fuzz like a facial”
Long drying time Sometimes Noted
- “Takes about 20-30 minutes to dry”
- “Wait 30 mins”
- “Uneven drying if applied too thick”
Messy application Sometimes Noted
- “Consistency is quite runny”
- “Sticky and clings to your hands”
- “Hard to create a thin and even layer”
Sources: lovi.care, influenster.com, hwahae.co.kr, stylekorean.com, skinsort.com, reddit.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Aprilskin Real Calendula Peel Off Pack for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because alcohol and a lack of enough moisture-locking ingredients in this peel-off mask may worsen dryness on sensitive skin. A product for this skin needs rich moisturizing agents and soothing ingredients that hydrate and smooth without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Alcohol denat and a lack of sufficient humectants make this mask a poor fit because they may counteract its exfoliating benefits and worsen dryness. A product for this skin needs effective hydrating ingredients, soothing agents, and multiple moisturizing agents to promote hydration and smoothness without irritation.
What does Calendula Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Calendula extract helps calm dry, sensitive skin by reducing irritation and supporting the skin barrier. It may also soothe redness and help keep the skin comfortable.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2005International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin, as alcohol denat and a lack of sufficient humectants may worsen your dryness. If you still choose to use it, this type of product needs rich moisturizing ingredients and gentle hydrating properties to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
Using this cleansing mask with retinol is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin, because peeling masks and alcohol can worsen dryness and irritation. A product of this type needs rich nourishing ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a poor match for dry sensitive skin, so use it with caution and only occasionally to avoid making dryness worse. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients paired with plenty of hydrating and soothing elements to keep dry skin comfortable.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging on dry sensitive skin, but it may cause irritation and worsen dryness due to alcohol denat and salicylic acid. A product of this type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and ceramides, alongside gentle exfoliants, to keep dry sensitive skin smooth and calm.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.
Tissue Barriers, 2022Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.
Wounds, 2008Topical 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, 2005Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Parfum, Caffeine, Sodium Phytate, Gluconolactone, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Calendula Officinalis Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract Lavender Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Leaf Extract Flower Matricaria Leaf Extract Flower
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.