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Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial for oily skin

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Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial

Average

  • 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 plumping for your oily skin due to Glycerin and Chondrus Crispus Extract, which hydrate and improve elasticity, but lacks specialized ingredients for oil control.
  • Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil provides some humectant action suitable for oily skin, though insufficient seboregulating ingredients are present for optimal results.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Veronica Officinalis Stem Extract Flower Leaf.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 1000+ reviews

Users consistently report waking up to a well-rested complexion, with the cooling gel mask effectively addressing dullness and dehydration to leave skin visibly plumper and softer by morning. While the majority praise its ability to smooth fine lines and restore radiance to tired skin, a small subset of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation due to the potent botanical fragrance.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels pillow soft”
    • “plumps up fine lines”
    • “woke up with hydrated skin”
    • “leaves face feeling bouncy”
  • Luxurious scent Often Mentioned
    • “smells absolutely heavenly”
    • “relaxing spa scent”
    • “love the jasmine fragrance”
    • “scent lulls me to sleep”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “gives a lovely glow”
    • “skin looks well-rested”
    • “banishes dull, tired skin”
    • “complexion looks brighter”
  • Cooling gel texture Sometimes Noted
    • “cooling sensation on application”
    • “absorbs without grease”
    • “lightweight gel texture”
    • “doesn't stain my pillow”
  • Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “fragrance gave me a headache”
    • “scent is overwhelming”
    • “too much perfume”
  • High price point Rarely Noted
    • “very expensive”
    • “pricey for the size”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “luxury price tag”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “skin turned red”
    • “burning sensation”
    • “irritated my sensitive skin”
  • Sticky residue Rarely Noted
    • “feels sticky for a while”
    • “hair gets stuck to face”
    • “remains tacky”
    • “left a sticky film”

Sources: lovi.care, macys.com, influenster.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial work for oily skin?

Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial works moderately well for oily skin by hydrating and improving elasticity, though it lacks specialized ingredients to control excess oil. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients, lighter textures without heavy sealants, and soothing extracts to truly optimize results for oily skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, and Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil make this mask a fit by providing hydration and soothing benefits for oily skin. However, this skin type needs oil-controlling and seboregulating ingredients for best results.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Peptide 4 do for oily skin?

Peptide 4 helps smooth the skin and keeps it feeling soft without adding extra weight. For oily skin types, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance excess oil.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

What does Speedwell Extract do for oily skin?

Speedwell extract helps calm oily skin and keeps pores clear without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help balance shine throughout the day.

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This mask works for your oily skin, though this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients for optimal results.

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

You can use this mask with retinol, applying the mask after your retinol treatment as the final step. This product is unlikely to irritate oily skin because it contains soothing plant extracts, but your skin needs ingredients that help control oil and balance shine for an ideal fit.

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this nourishing mask a few times a week as part of your regular routine. It is safe for oily skin and helps provide moderate hydration, but an oily skin type needs a product with specialized oil-controlling and seboregulating ingredients for best results.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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 formula with no harsh, irritating ingredients. However, it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, so oily skin generally needs products with ingredients that balance oil production and mattify the skin.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, linalool, limonene, and hexyl cinnamal).

What the research says

  • 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

  • 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 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, 2023

  • A novel formulation of hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid demonstrated parity in improving pigmentation, skin tone, spot intensity, and spot size compared to standard prescription 4% hydroquinone and 0.025% tretinoin in 82 subjects, with superior tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

  • A maintenance therapy with a cosmeceutical formulation containing hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid over 20 weeks significantly improved even skin tone, spot intensity, spot size, and overall hyperpigmentation in 33 healthy subjects with moderate facial dyspigmentation.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015

Why other nourishing masks fit oily skin better

Ingredients

Water, Peg-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil Star Avensistm Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Tocopherol, Veronica Officinalis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dehydroacetic Acid, Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract Indian Night Jasmine Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Nutmeg Kernel Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil Twig Leaf, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil Fruit, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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