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SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask for oily skin

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SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • 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 benefits for oily shine and oily skin due to the presence of niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside, which help control oil and brighten the skin.
  • The formulation is highly suitable for oily skin, with niacinamide and yeast extract providing good seboregulation and humectant action.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
  • Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Place the sheet mask smoothly over your face and gently press it down without rubbing.
  • Put the mask on clean and slightly dry skin for the best results and comfort.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a simple patch test before using it for the first time.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

Users frequently report this mask delivers immediate radiance and deep hydration, making it ideal for prepping skin before events. It is also praised for plumping the skin and evening out tone. However, the high price point and a sometimes tacky residue are common concerns.

Highlights

  • Instant brightening Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin looks immediately brighter”
    • “gives a morning glow”
    • “salvaged my tanned skin”
    • “visible improvement in radiance”
  • High price Mostly Mentioned
    • “wickedly high price”
    • “hard to justify”
    • “expensive for one use”
    • “wish I had a money tree”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “super cooling and hydrating”
    • “skin feels plumped”
    • “glasslike finish”
    • “saturated with moisture”
  • Event prep Often Mentioned
    • “makeup applies smoothly”
    • “perfect for special occasions”
    • “complexion booster before dates”
    • “makeup stays longer”
  • Excellent fit Sometimes Noted
    • “well-shaped to contours”
    • “fits without folding”
    • “stretchable material”
    • “holds well to face”
  • Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky layer”
    • “feels gooey/slimy”
    • “tacky finish”
    • “needs wiping off”
  • Heavy texture Rarely Noted
    • “thick gel consistency”
    • “feels heavy”
    • “too rich for daily use”
    • “slightly greasy”
  • Temporary results Rarely Noted
    • “effect lasts 2-3 days”
    • “dramatic at first then fades”
    • “temporary fix”

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Questions and answers

How well does SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask work for oily skin?

This mask works moderately well for oily skin, helping control oil and brighten your complexion without causing irritation. Oily skin works best with nourishing masks that include ingredients like niacinamide and yeast extract for oil control and hydration without clogging pores.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

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

Niacinamide, ascorbyl glucoside, and galactomyces ferment filtrate help control oil and brighten oily skin while keeping it calm. A nourishing mask for oily skin needs ingredients that provide balanced hydration and oil control without clogging pores.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for oily skin?

Ascorbyl glucoside helps brighten dark spots and provides antioxidant benefits that keep the skin clear and calm. For oily skin, this ingredient is unlikely to clog pores and may help prevent the oil from oxidizing, keeping your complexion even and smooth.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005

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

This nourishing mask works as an occasional weekly step after cleansing and before your toner, moisturizer, and other routine products. Because it has niacinamide and yeast extract, it helps manage oily shine and keeps your skin calm without causing irritation.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

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

You can use this mask alongside retinol by applying the mask after cleansing and before your retinol product on separate nights or with adequate time for absorption. This approach helps minimize potential dryness while keeping your skin calm, though oily skin of this type generally benefits more from lightweight oil-controlling treatments and balancing ingredients.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

How often should I use this mask?

This nourishing mask works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better. To give oily skin the best care, look for products that balance oil and provide light moisture with ingredients like niacinamide and yeast extract.

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

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a very safe formula without harsh ingredients and includes soothing agents like niacinamide and galactomyces ferment filtrate. Oily skin often benefits most from lightweight, oil-free formulas and pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

What the research says

  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

  • Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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

  • Topical application of ascorbic acid 2-glucoside combined with laser gingival depigmentation reduced pigmentation recurrence and increased patient satisfaction at nine months in 20 participants with physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation compared to laser depigmentation alone.

    Cureus, 2026

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside at 1.8% showed similar protective effects against oxidative stress compared to 15% ascorbic acid in human skin models despite a lower concentration, and demonstrated superior chemical stability.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021

  • A carboxymethyl-modified chitosan/hyaluronic acid thermosensitive hydrogel system achieved sustained transdermal delivery of ascorbyl glucoside (AA2G) liposomes and enhanced their anti-photoaging efficacy on skin by reducing epidermal thickness, melanin deposition, and lipid oxidative damage while increasing collagen density.

    Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2024

  • A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.

    Skinmed, 2021

  • Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

  • Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022

  • 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

  • Hexapeptide-11 activated proteasome, autophagy, chaperones, and antioxidant response genes, protected fibroblasts against oxidative-stress-mediated premature cellular senescence, and improved skin elasticity in human subjects.

    Redox Biology, 2015

  • Hexapeptide-11 reversibly downregulated ATM and p53 protein expression in intrinsically aged fibroblasts, extrinsically aged fibroblasts, and extrinsically aged dermal papillae cells at concentrations between 0.1% and 1.0% in vitro, thereby influencing the onset of cellular senescence.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013

Ingredients

Niacinamide, Disodium Edta, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Inositol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hexapeptide-11, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside, Sk-Ii Pitera Concentrate, Yeast Extract

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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