Hada Labo Tokyo Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Mask for oily acne-prone skin
Super Hyaluronic Acid
Collagen
Soy Peptides
Vitamin E
Retinol
Average
- AverageOily 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 excellent moisturizing for your oily skin due to hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump effectively, though it lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients for optimal oil control.
- While Bht and Tocopherol provide antioxidant benefits, the formula's primary focus on hydration offers general skincare advantages that are mostly supportive rather than directly addressing your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- 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
- Use your sheet mask PM routine about 1-3 times a week to help with breakouts. Start slowly to see how your oily skin feels before using it more often.
- Put on your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before applying your final moisturizer. This helps your skin absorb all the good ingredients easily.
- Unfold the sheet mask and smooth it gently over your face without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes ⏱ and gently pat any leftover essence into your skin.
- Apply the sheet mask directly onto clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes. There is no need to wash your face again after removing the mask.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and always do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this mask for its intense hydration, leaving skin feeling plump and soft. It is frequently noted for smoothing fine lines and improving skin texture, making it ideal for dry, mature, or sensitive skin seeking a radiant glow.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “drenches skin in moisture”
- “skin felt smooth for days”
- “erases signs of fatigue”
- “leaves face hydrated and glowing”
Generous serum Often Mentioned
- “dripping in serum”
- “enough left for neck and hands”
- “seriously saturated”
- “don't let extra liquid go to waste”
Plumping and smoothing Often Mentioned
- “restores firmness and bounce”
- “smoothens fine lines”
- “texture felt 5 years younger”
- “skin looks fuller”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “no irritation”
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “soothing and cooling”
- “non-irritating formula”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “feels sticky a little bit”
- “left a tacky residue”
- “had to wash it off”
- “takes a while to sink in”
Fit issues Rarely Noted
- “mask was a bit big”
- “openings didn't align”
- “difficult to apply”
- “had to fold edges”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “dripping everywhere”
- “messy to unfold”
- “serum ran down my neck”
Temporary stinging Rarely Noted
- “stinging like tiny needles”
- “slight tingle at first”
- “felt a bit spicy”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Mask work for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask works for your oily acne-prone skin by offering great moisture, though other products fit it better because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients for breakouts. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients to calm acne, along with oil-reducing properties.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, Bht, and tocopherol make this mask a good fit by providing effective moisturization and antioxidant benefits. However, because this skin type needs ingredients that control oil, soothe breakouts, and target inflammation, a nourishing mask for oily acne-prone skin works best with soothing agents like heartleaf extract, Niacinamide, and Ceramide Np.
What does Super Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Super Hyaluronic Acid helps hydrate oily acne-prone skin while improving skin barrier function. When combined with other treatments, it may help balance oil production and keep skin smooth without feeling heavy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?
Collagen helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated and smooth while improving its overall condition and reducing signs of aging. It is unlikely to cause breakouts, but this skin type also needs ingredients that clear pores and calm redness.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weekly extra step that fits into an oily acne-prone routine after cleansing and before your toner, moisturizer, and other steps. Because it focuses mostly on hydration rather than controlling oil or clearing breakouts, this skin type needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients to balance oil and target blemishes.
Can I use this mask with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this mask with vitamin C by applying vitamin C first, letting it absorb, and then following with the mask to lock in moisture. This routine is safe for your oily skin and helps keep your face soft without adding heavy oils.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this mask weekly as part of your routine to keep your skin hydrated, though oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, but it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts. A product for this skin type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients and blemish-fighting agents to keep pores clear.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Profhilo gel combined with Dysport Botox significantly improved skin hydration, skin thickness, and GAIS scores compared to Dysport Botox injection alone in 19 participants seeking neck rejuvenation.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026Alpha-tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel provided enhanced moisturizing and anti-aging properties in human volunteers over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel increased skin deposition, stability, moisture, and mechanical properties in 13 human subjects compared to a control gel over 12 weeks.
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 application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Cellulose acetate and soy protein hydrolysate nanofibrous dressings promote fibroblast proliferation in vitro and accelerate wound healing with reduced scar formation in vivo.
Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2018Topical 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, 2025Dermatological 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, 2021Topical 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, 2024Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
Why other nourishing masks fit oily acne-prone 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, 2024Herbal medicine significantly reduces inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions and acne severity compared to placebo or other medicines in patients with acne vulgaris, with some plants showing equal or higher efficacy to standard treatments and no severe adverse events.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bht, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Hydrolyzed Collagen Marine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Peg-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
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.
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