AHAVA Hydration Cream Mask for oily skin
Dead Sea Minerals
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAverage
- 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 sodium hyaluronate provide hydration without exacerbating oiliness, though it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Sea Salt Dead Sea Water offers soothing benefits and general hydration, which are supportive but not directly targeted at your oily shine concern.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 2.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is widely praised as a winter savior for dry, parched, or sensitive skin, with users reporting immediate improvements in softness, suppleness, and hydration levels. Most users love the rich, creamy texture and versatile application, though a small minority experienced irritation or found the price point too high for the results.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “mega dose of moisture”
- “skin feels smooth/supple”
- “doesn't dry out”
- “leaves face hydrated”
Rich texture Often Mentioned
- “thick very creamy”
- “luxurious feel”
- “rich but not greasy”
- “slides easily”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “soft and fresh”
- “clean subtle scent”
- “smells like sweet water”
- “pleasant almost non-existent”
Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
- “calms the skin”
- “reduces redness”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “no stinging”
Versatile use Sometimes Noted
- “leave on overnight”
- “rinse after 3-5 mins”
- “sleeping mask”
- “daily moisturizer”
Expensive for value Sometimes Noted
- “way overpriced”
- “waste of product”
- “expensive for amount”
- “not worth full price”
Limited results Rarely Noted
- “didn't do much”
- “just okay”
- “no lasting changes”
- “not a miracle”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “face red and itchy”
- “caused burning”
- “not for sensitive skin”
- “caused breakouts”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “heavy fragrance”
- “strong perfume”
- “scent irritated skin”
- “overpowering smell”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “waxy film”
- “greasy residue”
- “feels heavy”
- “hard to absorb”
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Questions and answers
How well does AHAVA Hydration Cream Mask work for oily skin?
This mask works moderately well for oily skin, as ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration without making your skin oilier. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but it lacks specific oil-control ingredients and mattifying properties. A nourishing mask for oily skin needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight, soothing agents to manage shine effectively.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a decent fit for oily skin by providing hydration without adding oiliness, though an oily skin type needs ingredients that offer oil control and a matte finish.
What do Dead Sea Minerals do for oily skin?
Dead Sea minerals help keep oily skin calm and balanced while reducing the chance of irritation. This type of skin needs purifying ingredients and lightweight hydrators that clear out pores without feeling heavy.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
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 after cleansing and exfoliating. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep skin calm and hydrated, though an oily skin routine also needs targeted ingredients for oil control like clay or salicylic acid.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in the same routine as retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and add moisture without making it greasy. Because this is an average fit for oily skin, a mask of this type needs added oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or clay to better balance your shine.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works for your oily skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks specific ingredients to control oil. Oily skin of this type needs balancing ingredients like clay, charcoal, or niacinamide to manage shine effectively.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a very low risk of irritation and uses lightweight hydrators that do not add extra oil. However, because it lacks specific ingredients for oil control, oily skin needs a product with mattifying minerals and balancing clay.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, benzyl salicylate, and linalool). Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Long-term use of various types of Dead Sea mud on healthy skin over four weeks was well tolerated and did not compromise barrier integrity, showing no noticeable changes in TEWL, skin pH, melanin, and erythema levels, along with a slight firming effect from salted mud.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2021A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019The 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, 2012A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025A 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, 2018Topical 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, 2018Topical 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
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, 2024
Ingredients
Water Mineral Spring Water, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Alanine, Creatine, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sea Salt Dead Sea Water, Peg-40 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Tristearate, Tocopherol Vitamin E Acetate, Sea Silt Dead Sea Mud, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Behind this fit score
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