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MICOKAY Gold Eye Mask for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other eye patches fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration for plumping the delicate eye area, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
  • The inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Allantoin ensures a soothing experience, making it generally supportive for your skin concerns.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of beneficial soothing components.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Since specific reviews for this product are unavailable, this summary is based on limited data from comparable 24K gold eye masks. These masks are generally praised for providing immediate hydration and a cooling effect that reduces morning puffiness, making users look more awake. However, users frequently note that the patches can be slippery and slide down the face, and the results are often temporary.

Highlights

  • Reduces puffiness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Helps depuff eyes”
    • “Great for morning bags”
    • “Look more awake instantly”
  • Slippery slides down Mostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps sliding down”
    • “Have to lie down to use”
    • “Too much serum makes them slip”
  • Cooling sensation Often Mentioned
    • “Feels nice and cold”
    • “Soothing on tired eyes”
    • “Relaxing spa feel”
  • Hydrating moisturizing Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels plump”
    • “Very moisturizing”
    • “Smooths out fine lines”
  • Brightening effect Sometimes Noted
    • “Under eyes look brighter”
    • “Helps with dark circles”
    • “Glowy skin afterwards”
  • Fragile material Sometimes Noted
    • “Ripped when taking out”
    • “Tears easily”
    • “Delicate material”
  • Temporary results Sometimes Noted
    • “Good for a few hours”
    • “Temporary fix for events”
    • “Puffiness comes back later”
  • Mild irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Stung my skin”
    • “Caused redness”
    • “Not for sensitive eyes”

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Questions and answers

How well does MICOKAY Gold Eye Mask work for combination skin?

MICOKAY Gold Eye Mask works reasonably well for your combination skin by hydrating the delicate eye area with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while soothing with aloe vera and allantoin, though it lacks sufficient oil-control ingredients for your oily areas. For the best results on combination skin, an eye patch of this type needs added ingredients like caffeine and ceramides to balance moisture and target both dryness and oiliness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this eye mask a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this eye mask a good fit by providing effective hydration for the delicate eye area, while aloe vera and allantoin help soothe the skin without causing irritation. Because this skin type also needs oil control, a product of this type for combination skin needs ingredients like caffeine and ceramides to balance moisture and reduce puffiness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Collagen Powder do for combination skin?

Collagen powder helps keep combination skin plump, smooth, and well-hydrated while improving overall elasticity and reducing fine lines. Taking it daily supports moisture levels across both dry and oily areas, though individual results may vary.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014

What does Crystal do for combination skin?

Crystal helps balance combination skin by hydrating dry patches while keeping oily areas feeling fresh and comfortable. It is lightweight enough that it is unlikely to clog pores or leave a heavy layer behind.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This eye patch works for combination skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients for oil control on oily areas while hydrating dry areas. A product of this type for combination skin needs balancing and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or clay to properly manage both dry and oily zones.

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

You can use this eye mask with retinol by applying the mask first to hydrate the delicate eye area, then following with your retinol treatment once the serum absorbs. This product is unlikely to cause irritation, but a combination skin type also needs ingredients for oil control in shiny areas.

How often should I use it?

This eye patch works for your combination skin, though it lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients for your oily areas and needs more balancing and oil-controlling ingredients to be a better fit.

Can this eye mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This eye mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. However, to truly care for combination skin, this type of product needs added oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to balance oily zones while keeping the eye area soft and hydrated.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).

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
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Marine 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, 2023
  • Topical treatment with silica mud and microalgae extracts from the Blue Lagoon improved skin barrier function by inducing epidermal gene expression and reducing transepidermal water loss in healthy humans, while preventing skin aging markers in vitro.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Increasing the liquid crystal content in wax emulsion increased skin hydration levels and barrier function while reducing desquamation across skin with varying moisture states.

    Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2018
  • Formulating UVA absorbers avobenzone and oxybenzone into mesoporous silicas in a hydrogel enhanced UVA protection and reduced percutaneous absorption to one-third to one-half of free controls while preventing UVA-induced skin disruption in pig and mouse skin models.

    European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Topically delivered gold-coated silica microparticles combined with laser pulses reduced inflammatory lesions compared with sham treatments in patients with moderate-to-severe facial acne.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2015
  • Laser-activated gold microparticles combined with topical retinoids reduced inflammatory lesion counts by 68% at month 12 in 52 patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
  • Combined treatment with a micro-diamond and micro-gold topical serum and a 1064 nm picosecond Nd:YAG laser produced moderate clinical improvement and high participant satisfaction in 40% of participants for facial skin rejuvenation with minimal side effects.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Collagen, Gold Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum

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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