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MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask for dry skin

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  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

One of the best nourishing masks for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by trehalose and glycerin, which offer humectant action, alongside madecassoside and centella asiatica extracts that repair and strengthen your skin barrier.
  • The high concentrations of madecassoside and centella asiatica extract offer excellent nourishing and soothing effects, enhancing barrier resilience and calming irritation for your dry or flaky skin.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your sheet mask PM or AM whenever your skin feels dry. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
  • Place the sheet mask on your face after cleansing and toner, and before moisturizer.
  • Unfold the sheet mask and smooth it gently over your face without rubbing. Relax for ten minutes and let the essence soak in.
  • Put the sheet mask on clean and slightly damp skin for the best hydration boost. Pat the remaining liquid softly into your skin.
  • Avoid getting the essence too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive, acne-prone, and dehydrated skin widely praise this mask for its immediate ability to soothe redness and cool heated skin. It is highly effective at calming active breakouts and hydrating the skin barrier, though fading older acne scars requires consistent, long-term use.

Highlights

  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Calms my itchiness and redness immediately”
    • “Redness is noticeably improved after one use”
    • “Best for cooling down heated skin”
  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Skin drinks in the hydration”
    • “Leaves my face plump and dewy”
    • “Restores moisture balance without being heavy”
  • Excellent sheet fit Often Mentioned
    • “Adheres beautifully to the face”
    • “Thin sheet that doesn't slide off”
    • “Holds a ton of essence”
  • Generous essence Sometimes Noted
    • “So much extra essence for my neck”
    • “Packet is full of serum”
    • “Mask stays wet for over 20 minutes”
  • Helps blemishes Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps flatten active pimples”
    • “Great for breakout recovery”
    • “Fades fresh acne marks faster”
  • Sticky after-feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a tacky residue”
    • “Takes a long time to fully absorb”
    • “Too sticky to wear under makeup immediately”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Broke me out the next day”
    • “Caused tiny whiteheads on my chin”
    • “Too rich for my oily skin”
  • Herbal scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells slightly like medicine”
    • “Scent is a bit strong for me”
    • “Has a distinct herbal fragrance”
  • Slow scar results Rarely Noted
    • “Didn't see dramatic changes on old scars”
    • “Need to use it daily to see fading”
    • “Good for calming, not erasing dark spots”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, oliveyoung.com, sokoglam.com, yesstyle.com, skinsort.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask one of the best fits for dry skin?

This mask is one of the best fits for your dry skin because trehalose and glycerin draw in moisture, while madecassoside and centella asiatica extracts help repair and strengthen your skin barrier. These ingredients provide nourishing and soothing effects that help calm irritation and keep your skin feeling soft.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Trehalose and glycerin make this mask a good fit for dry skin by pulling in moisture, while madecassoside and centella asiatica extracts help repair and strengthen your skin barrier. These ingredients offer excellent nourishing and soothing effects to keep dry or flaky skin calm and comfortable.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Madecassoside do for dry skin?

Madecassoside helps dry skin by boosting moisture and supporting the skin barrier so it holds onto water better. It also calms irritation and protects skin cells from everyday damage.

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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

This nourishing mask goes into your weekly routine after a makeup remover and cleanser, followed by a treatment and moisturizer. Using it helps restore moisture and calm irritation in dry skin.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

You can use this mask in your routine alongside retinol by applying it during your weekly treatment step before your moisturizer. The gentle ingredients and lack of harsh components mean it is unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this mask?

This mask fits your dry skin exceptionally well, so you can use it weekly as part of your routine. Ingredients like glycerin and centella asiatica extract help boost moisture and calm irritation safely.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry skin, as it has a very safe formula free of harsh ingredients and full of calming components.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2024
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • 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
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Topical CE Ferulic plus resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment reduced erythema index (308.9 vs. 325.3), shortened complete scabbing detachment time (6.0 vs. 6.5 days), decreased melanin index (-7.4% vs. +0.2%), and improved skin hydration compared to normal saline in 51 Chinese patients.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
  • Topical treatment with a combination of pyridine-2, 4-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester and resveratrol significantly increased hair density in 79 Caucasian female subjects starting from 1.5 months compared to baseline.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
  • A nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin E significantly improved fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, laxity, hyperpigmentation, radiance, roughness, and dermal thickness in subjects with mild to moderately photodamaged skin over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylic Acid Ma Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Arginine, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Aspartic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Resveratrol, Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Histidine, Serine, Alanine, Threonine, Proline, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid

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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