Rodial SUPER ACIDS X-TREME HANGOVER MASK for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Ascorbic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
NiacinamideAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansing masks 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.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry and sensitive skin as Pronalen Fruit Acids and Clay provide mild exfoliation and pore cleansing, which can be slightly drying for your skin type.
- While the product offers general skincare benefits, the concentrations of Clay and Pronalen Fruit Acids are not optimized to address your specific concerns of dryness or flakiness.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this clay-based mask is praised as an effective quick fix for dull or tired skin, providing immediate brightening and smoothing. Users frequently report a radiant glow and a deep clean feeling, though many also note that the mask can be drying and requires immediate moisturizing.
Highlights
Instant brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looks impressively brighter”
- “gets it simply glowy, plump and fresh”
- “skin felt lovely and soft and slightly brighter”
Deep cleansing Often Mentioned
- “face feel very clean and refreshed”
- “deeply cleanses with french kaolin clay”
- “draw out any impurities”
Availability issues Often Mentioned
- “hard to find”
- “appears discontinued”
- “waiting for stock”
Drying effect Often Mentioned
- “skin needed a good dose of moisturizer afterwards”
- “not particularly hydrating”
- “quite the opposite [of hydrating]”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “delicious fruity apple smell”
- “fruity apple kind of smell”
- “smelling something citrusy”
Unique texture Sometimes Noted
- “melt into your skin”
- “no greasy feeling”
- “smoothed onto my skin really easily”
Confusing removal Sometimes Noted
- “confused as you don't rinse it off”
- “felt a bit weird at first”
- “rub off gently with fingertips”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “expensive treat”
- “pricey for the amount”
- “on my payday list”
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Questions and answers
How well does Rodial Super Acids X-Treme Hangover Mask work for dry sensitive skin?
This mask works okay for your dry sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because its clay and fruit acids can be slightly drying. It is safe and gentle, but a product for your skin needs soothing and nourishing ingredients with rich moisturizing agents to lock in hydration and comfort.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023The British Journal of Dermatology, 2004
Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide help this mask work for dry sensitive skin by providing moisture and support, though a product of this type needs richer soothing agents and heavy moisturizing ingredients to truly comfort this skin type.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Lactic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Lactic acid helps hydrate dry skin, but for sensitive skin it may cause stinging and irritation unless it is formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oat or tangerine fruit extract to calm discomfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is used once a week as part of a weekly routine for dry sensitive skin. Because this product of this type can be slightly drying and lacks specific ingredients to tackle flakiness, it needs soothing and deeply hydrating ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and niacinamide to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cleansing mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleansing mask with retinol, but it is unlikely to be the best fit because its clay and fruit acids can dry out your dry and sensitive skin. To use them safely, apply the mask on a separate day from your retinol or limit it to your weekly routine, and always follow up with a rich, nourishing moisturizer containing ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2004Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
How often should I use this cleansing mask?
You can use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, as exfoliating steps start at this frequency. Because this product features clay and fruit acids that can be slightly drying, a product for your dry sensitive skin needs nourishing ingredients and gentle hydrators to maintain comfort.
Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry and sensitive skin because it is formulated without harsh or heavy ingredients. However, it may feel a bit drying since it contains clay and fruit acids that cleanse and exfoliate, which is why dry skin needs products rich in gentle hydrators and soothing barrier-repair ingredients.
What the research says
Concurrent application of an anionic detergent and mild acidic irritants considerably disrupts skin barrier function in healthy volunteers, while low-concentration sodium hydroxide acts as a potent irritant whose effect is not enhanced by sodium lauryl sulphate.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2004Twice-weekly use of a clay mask over 4 weeks in 75 adults with oily or combination skin improved acne-related outcomes, sebum content, skin evenness, hydration, and reduced dryness and irritation.
Skin Research and Technology, 2023Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical 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, 2005
Why other cleansing masks fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016A 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
Ingredients
Pronalen Fruit Acids, Laracare, Argireline Hexapeptide, Clay
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