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Biologique Recherche Masque Visolastine + for oily acne-prone skin

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Biologique Recherche Masque Visolastine +

Average

  • HighOily 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 Kaolin effectively absorbs excess sebum, while Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and Saccharide Isomerate provide essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
  • The formula includes Glycerin and Biosaccharide Gum-1 for general skincare benefits, supporting hydration for your oily skin.
  • 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

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users highly recommend this mask for its exceptional ability to provide intense hydration and repair the skin barrier, leaving skin feeling plump and looking radiant without a greasy residue. Some users with balanced skin found the clay base slightly drying, and a few experienced mild tingling. The high price point and occasional availability issues were also noted.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Deeply hydrating”
    • “quenches thirsty skin”
    • “great for hydration emergencies”
  • Barrier repair Often Mentioned
    • “Strengthens skin barrier”
    • “soothes wind burn”
    • “calms reactive skin”
  • Non-greasy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Not heavy or greasy”
    • “good for acne-prone dehydrated skin”
    • “light creamy texture”
  • Plumping and radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin plump”
    • “revives radiance”
    • “lines appear softened”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Hard to justify cost”
    • “expensive for a hydrating mask”
    • “luxury splurge”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “Often sold out”
    • “hard to find”
    • “exclusive to spas”
  • Clay base dryness Rarely Noted
    • “Dried out my skin”
    • “clay felt tight”
    • “prefer VIP O2 for soothing”
  • Mild tingling Rarely Noted
    • “Felt a tingle”
    • “slight stinging at first”
    • “active sensation”

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Questions and answers

How well does Masque Visolastine + work for oily acne-prone skin?

This mask works reasonably well for oily skin, as Kaolin absorbs excess oil while Glycerin and Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil provide hydration without making your face greasy. However, an ideal mask for this skin type needs targeted soothing ingredients and oil control benefits to properly manage breakouts.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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

This mask works for oily skin because Kaolin helps soak up extra oil, while Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, and Biosaccharide Gum-1 provide balanced hydration without clogging pores. A mask for this skin type needs soothing ingredients that calm breakouts and reduce redness without causing irritation, along with effective oil-control or mattifying properties.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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 nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine right after the enzyme powder and before the hydrating toner. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, as it absorbs excess oil with kaolin while adding light moisture without clogging pores. Oily acne-prone skin of this type needs a cleansing mask with clay and lightweight hydrators to balance oil without feeling heavy.

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

You can use this mask in your routine, applying it as a weekly treatment before your hydrating toner and moisturizer on nights you do not use retinol. It is safe for your skin with no irritation risks, though oily acne-prone skin works best with products that balance oil and add lightweight hydration.

How often should I use this mask?

This mask works well for your skin, but oily acne-prone skin needs a product that focuses more on oil control and balancing ingredients.

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

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it features clay to soak up extra oil and safe, gentle ingredients that avoid irritation. However, because it is an average fit for your skin type, a product for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that clear pores without heaviness.

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025

  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

  • Formulations containing saccharide isomerate significantly improved transepidermal water loss, sebum secretion, and scalp flaking compared to a placebo formulation in an adult Chinese population affected by dandruff scalp.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

  • 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

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2011

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Treatment 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, 2019

  • 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 an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Kaolin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-20 Glyceryl Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin

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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