Bioderma Hydrabio Masque for oily skin
Aquagenium Patent
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Rhamnose
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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 suitability for your oily skin as glycerin and xylitol provide excellent hydration and smoothing benefits, though it lacks specialized ingredients to address oily shine.
- Laminaria ochroleuca extract offers some antioxidant protection, but stronger oil-controlling agents would better align with your primary goal.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this mask is highly recommended for dehydrated, sensitive, or dull skin, with users consistently reporting restored suppleness, radiance, and comfort. The lightweight, creamy texture is praised for absorbing well without greasiness, although some users with extremely dry skin found it insufficiently rich or noted a sticky residue if applied too thickly.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin felt super hydrated”
- “restores suppleness”
- “deep-down moisture”
- “relieved tightness”
Improves radiance Often Mentioned
- “skin is plumper”
- “glowy complexion”
- “smooth and soft”
- “looks rested”
Gentle on sensitive Sometimes Noted
- “soothes my skin”
- “no irritation”
- “calms redness”
- “hypoallergenic”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “non-greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “creamy cocooning texture”
- “lightweight feel”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “contains PEG”
- “silicone heavy”
- “fragrance present”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “hydration could be more intense”
- “better for moderately dehydrated”
- “not for extremely dry”
- “needed more moisture”
Price & packaging Rarely Noted
- “price tag is steep”
- “expensive for size”
- “hard to get last bit”
- “tube is rigid”
Residue issues Rarely Noted
- “sticky if too much”
- “tacky residue”
- “felt like polyethylene”
- “pilled up”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Bioderma Hydrabio Masque work for oily skin?
Bioderma Hydrabio Masque works moderately well for oily skin as glycerin and xylitol provide great hydration and smoothing benefits, though it lacks specialized ingredients to handle oily shine. It is unlikely to irritate your skin since it has no harsh ingredients, but an oily skin type needs oil-controlling agents and mattifying ingredients to truly thrive.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and xylitol make this mask a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration and smoothing benefits without causing irritation. Oily skin of this type needs oil-controlling agents and mattifying ingredients to best manage excess shine.
What does Aquagenium Patent do for oily skin?
Aquagenium Patent is unlikely to provide a good fit for oily skin because it generally lacks the oil-controlling agents and lightweight hydration needed to manage excess shine and clogged pores. Oily skin types need balancing ingredients like salicylic acid and oil-free hydrators to keep pores clear and skin comfortable.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This mask is a weekly step for oily skin, fitting into a routine that helps keep skin hydrated while needing oil-controlling ingredients and mattifying agents to better manage shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol by applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it hydrated. This type of skin needs a mask that also includes oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask weekly as part of your routine to help keep your oily skin hydrated and smooth. Because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily skin of this type needs products with stronger mattifying agents to best manage excess shine.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is safe for your oily skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine, so an oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and oil-balancing agents to manage shine.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017A 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, 2017Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Rhamnose exerts beneficial anti-ageing effects on the papillary dermis and dermal-epidermal junction, including increased collagen IV and procollagen I production in vivo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Hesperidin, hesperetin, rutinose, and rhamnose reduced MMP-1 and MMP-2 levels, while rutinose and rhamnose also inhibited elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase and increased collagen I production in young and physiologically aged normal human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2023
Why other nourishing masks fit oily 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, 2024A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Xylitol, Glycol Palmitate, Corn Modified Starch, Arachidyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Hexyldecanol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 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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