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Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque for combination skin

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Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Average

  • 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 nourishing mask benefits for your combination skin, as glycerin and orbignya oleifera seed oil provide hydration, though it lacks sufficient oil-controlling agents for your oily shine concerns.
  • General skincare benefits like hydration and soothing are provided by ingredients such as chamomile extract, which are supportive but not targeted for your specific needs.
  • 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

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
  • Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This mask is frequently described as a "reset" for the face, particularly beneficial for dry, dull, or aging skin, providing instant moisture and radiance. Most users report a calming and plumping effect, though a smaller group with sensitive skin experienced stinging or burning.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “super hydrating”
    • “soft and supple”
    • “moisture boost”
    • “leaves skin glowy”
  • Instant radiance Often Mentioned
    • “skin looks amazing”
    • “visibly refreshed”
    • “natural glow”
    • “brightened complexion”
  • Skin recovery Often Mentioned
    • “mini reset”
    • “calms stressed skin”
    • “repairs dry skin”
    • “rescue for dull skin”
  • Texture improvement Sometimes Noted
    • “amazingly smooth”
    • “plumper feeling”
    • “softens skin”
    • “feels clean”
  • Burning sensation Sometimes Noted
    • “burns immediately”
    • “leaves face red”
    • “stinging sensation”
    • “skin couldn't hack it”
  • Adverse reactions Rarely Noted
    • “caused bumps”
    • “redness around nose”
    • “breakouts”
  • High price Rarely Noted
    • “rather expensive”
    • “splurge”
    • “expensive for little function”
    • “pricey”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “chemical smell”
    • “off smell”
    • “weird odor”

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Questions and answers

How well does Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque work for combination skin?

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque works reasonably well for combination skin, providing moderate hydration and calming benefits with little risk of irritation. However, it lacks oil-controlling agents for oily shine, so a nourishing mask for this skin needs balancing ingredients that manage both oily and dry areas effectively without causing imbalance.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and orbignya oleifera seed oil make this mask a good fit by providing hydration for dry areas. However, for combination skin, a product of this type also needs oil-controlling agents to manage oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Vitamin A do for combination skin?

Vitamin A helps smooth skin texture and improve the look of fine lines and uneven tone for combination skin, though it may occasionally cause mild dryness or redness. Because it can affect how the skin barrier behaves, combination skin types generally need ingredients that add lightweight moisture and soothe irritation while using it.

Drugs & Aging, 1995

What does Palmitoyl Oligopeptide do for combination skin?

Palmitoyl oligopeptide helps smooth fine lines and firms combination skin while supporting skin structure. Using products of this type with peptides and gentle moisturizers may improve overall firmness and elasticity with a low risk of irritation.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005

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

This mask fits into a weekly routine for combination skin, where a nourishing mask is used during weekly pampering steps after a cleansing mask. Because this product lacks sufficient oil-controlling agents for oily shine and targets combination skin only moderately, combination skin needs products that balance hydration with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or clay to properly manage both dry and oily areas.

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

You can use this mask along with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and following with the mask once it absorbs. This approach is safe for your skin, though a product of this type for combination skin needs extra oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine.

How often should I use this mask?

This mask works well for your combination skin, though it lacks sufficient oil-controlling agents for your oily shine concerns. A product of this type needs balancing ingredients like clay or charcoal to manage excess oil while keeping dry areas hydrated.

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

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a very low risk of adverse reactions and contains soothing ingredients. However, to truly balance combination skin, a product of this type needs oil-controlling agents.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, 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, 2017

  • Babassu oil and lauric acid inhibited mice ear edema induced by various phlogistic agents, and its topical anti-inflammatory activity was markedly increased when formulated into a microemulsion.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017

  • Over-the-counter retinol products provided only weak evidence for a mild ameliorating effect on fine facial skin wrinkle lines in randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, and major methodological flaws call the validity of positive results into question.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2021

  • A cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate regimen significantly improved periorbital wrinkle appearance relative to a 0.02% tretinoin regimen at 8 weeks with comparable benefits at 24 weeks, while demonstrating significantly better tolerability in 196 women.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010

  • A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024

  • A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015

  • Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

  • Topical application of linoleic acid achieved an almost 25% reduction in the overall size of follicular casts and microcomedones over a 1-month treatment period in patients with mild acne compared to no change at placebo-treated sites.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998

  • A lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate reduced Leeds grading, total, inflammatory, and noninflammatory lesion counts, and sebum production compared with a placebo in patients with mild to moderate acne.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2007

  • Liposomal formulation of linoleic acid significantly enhances its skin whitening effect compared to non-liposomal forms in UV-stimulated guinea pig and human skin.

    Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2004

Why other nourishing masks fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Arginine Lysine Polypeptide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Lactic Acid, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Dimethicone, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Grape Seed Extract, Lemon Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Sodium Pca, Allantoin, Decylene Glycol, Menthoxypropanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium Edta, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Bixa Orellana Ci 75120

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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