MEDIHEAL TEATREE ESSENTIAL MASK for combination skin
Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf
Witch Hazel Extract
Portulaca Oleracea ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks 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 Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf and Witch Hazel Extract provide potential seboregulating and anti-inflammatory actions, though the hydration from glycerin and trehalose is only moderate and may not fully address oily shine.
- The inclusion of Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Allantoin offers general soothing benefits, but these are not directly targeted at your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- You can use this sheet mask PM or AM to control oily shine. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply this sheet mask after cleansing and toning, and before putting on your moisturizer.
- Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, smoothing it out without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean skin to help your face absorb the essence better. Pat any remaining liquid gently into your skin.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your eyes. Do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 13.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sheet mask is a highly recommended choice for acne-prone and sensitive skin, effectively reducing redness and inflammation. It also provides significant hydration without a greasy feel, making it suitable for oily and combination skin types.
Highlights
Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
- “calmed my angry pimples overnight”
- “redness vanished after 20 minutes”
- “best for hormonal breakouts”
- “instant relief for heated skin”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “skin felt plump and juicy”
- “hydrating without being oily”
- “cured my dry patches”
- “left my face glowing”
Generous essence Often Mentioned
- “so much serum left in the bag”
- “enough essence for my neck and arms”
- “mask was drenched”
- “stayed moist for over 30 minutes”
Excellent sheet fit Sometimes Noted
- “fits my face perfectly”
- “doesn't slide off”
- “soft bamboo material”
- “clings like a second skin”
Strong herbal scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like medicine”
- “strong tea tree odor”
- “scent gave me a headache”
- “overpowering herbal fragrance”
Occasional irritation Rarely Noted
- “stung my sensitive skin”
- “caused mild itching”
- “face turned redder”
- “tingling sensation was uncomfortable”
Sheet size issues Rarely Noted
- “mouth hole is too small”
- “didn't cover my forehead”
- “weird fit around the nose”
- “slightly small for my face”
Sticky after-feel Rarely Noted
- “left a tacky residue”
- “felt sticky for an hour”
- “had to wash it off”
- “too heavy for daytime use”
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Questions and answers
How well does Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask work for combination skin?
This mask works moderately well for combination skin because tea tree oil and witch hazel help manage shine, though its hydration is only moderate. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs richer hydrating ingredients and ingredients that target oily shine more effectively for this skin type.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf and Witch Hazel Extract make this mask a fit for your combination skin by helping calm and manage oily shine. Products of this type that fit this skin best need ingredients that balance both hydration and oil control, along with soothing components.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
What does Tea Tree Oil do for combination skin?
Tea tree oil helps balance combination skin by decreasing excess oil and targeting blemishes without making dry areas worse. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, and helps keep skin clear by fighting blemish-causing bacteria.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2006
What does Witch Hazel Extract do for combination skin?
Witch hazel extract helps calm combination skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It may also help balance oil and keep pores clear, making skin feel more comfortable. For combination skin, this ingredient works best when paired with gentle hydrating ingredients that do not clog pores.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This mask is a nourishing step that fits into a weekly routine for combination skin. To properly care for combination skin, this type of product needs ingredients that control oil and provide deep hydration.
Can I use this mask with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside salicylic acid by applying the salicylic acid treatment first, letting it absorb, and then using the mask to help soothe your skin. This product is unlikely to irritate your combination skin, but since its hydration is only moderate, a combination skin type also needs ingredients that better control oily shine.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for combination skin, though other products fit it better because it offers only moderate hydration and soothing benefits that do not fully address oily shine. To better manage combination skin, a product of this type needs strong oil-balancing ingredients along with deep, non-greasy hydration.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it has a safe profile without harsh ingredients. However, to truly care for combination skin, a product of this type needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients and deeper hydration to fully address oily shine.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 5% tea tree oil gel significantly improved total acne lesions and acne severity index compared to placebo in 60 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris, showing 3.55 times and 5.75 times greater efficacy respectively.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007A 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, 2018Tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene gel demonstrated significantly greater reductions in total, inflammatory, and non-inflammatory acne lesions as well as acne severity index compared to adapalene marketed gel in 100 patients with acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022Portulaca oleracea extract ameliorated skin barrier damage and inflammation induced by combined exposure to glycolic acid and UVB in HaCaT cells.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022Topical tea tree oil treatment confirmed efficacy on Demodex mite blepharitis across fourteen papers evaluating chronic blepharitis compared to no treatment or alternative management.
BioMed Research International, 2022Weekly treatment with tea tree oil-saturated human amniotic membrane showed superior efficacy in healing pityriasis versicolor lesions and fungicidal activity compared to daily application of 1% tioconazole cream in 120 patients.
Cell and Tissue Banking, 2020Tea tree oil gel and face wash significantly reduced total facial acne lesions from 23.7 to 10.7 and improved investigator global assessment scores in 14 participants with mild to moderate facial acne over 12 weeks.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2017A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Topical purslane at 5% and 10% concentrations achieved alleviation of symptoms and lesion remission comparable to topical 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide in 34 subjects with oral lichen planus over 90 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2023Facial masks containing low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea protect sensitive skin from photothermal stimulation and improve skin barrier function during photorejuvenation.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Topical application of a crude extract of Portulaca oleracea accelerates wound healing by decreasing wound surface area and increasing tensile strength in Mus musculus JVI-1, with the greatest contraction achieved at a single dose of 50mg compared to other dosages.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2003
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Oil Leaf, Witch Hazel Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Trehalose, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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