Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask for oily skin
Niacinamide
Panthenol Vitamin B5
Upcycled Blueberry Seed Oil
Beta-Glucan
Shea Butter
High
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best nourishing masks for oily skin.
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 benefits for your oily skin, as niacinamide and panthenol help regulate sebum and provide hydration, though it lacks ingredients specifically targeting oily shine. Beta-glucan and bisabolol further support skin resilience and offer soothing effects, complementing the niacinamide's barrier-enhancing properties.
- While the formula provides general hydration and soothing, it does not contain ingredients that directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like niacinamide and bisabolol.
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
★4.9Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for improving skin texture, refining pores, and providing deep hydration. It is generally well-tolerated by various skin types, though some users find it expensive or potentially irritating for highly reactive skin.
Highlights
Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels smooth”
- “noticeably smoother”
- “refined skin texture”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels hydrated”
- “supple and nourished”
- “keeps skin hydrated”
Refines pores Often Mentioned
- “Smaller pores”
- “less congested”
- “refining pores”
Non-sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “Silky smooth”
- “no sticky residue”
- “absorbs well”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive”
- “premium price”
- “docked on value”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “Mild tingling”
- “flushing in sensitive skin”
- “may irritate”
Comedogenic ingredients Rarely Noted
- “Contains shea butter”
- “not acne-safe”
- “clogged pores”
Inconvenient packaging Rarely Noted
- “Less hygienic”
- “jar is inconvenient”
- “prefer a tube”
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Questions and answers
What makes FARMACY 10% Niacinamide Night Mask a great fit for oily skin?
FARMACY 10% Niacinamide Night Mask is a great fit for oily skin because niacinamide and panthenol help regulate oil and provide hydration without irritation. Beta-glucan and bisabolol further calm the skin and support its natural barrier safely.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide and panthenol make this mask a good fit because they help regulate oil and provide hydration without heaviness. Beta-glucan and bisabolol further support your skin by keeping it calm and resilient.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Niacinamide do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily skin by significantly reducing excess oil production and shine. It is well tolerated and may improve skin texture without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Antioxidants, 2021
What does Panthenol do for oily skin?
Panthenol helps regulate sebum and reduce redness for oily skin while keeping it hydrated. It is very well tolerated and is unlikely to cause adverse reactions across oily skin types.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask goes as a treatment step in your evening routine, helping to hydrate your oily skin without the risk of irritation. Ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol support moisture balance and skin comfort while you sleep.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this mask alongside retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment in your evening routine. The formula helps calm and keep your skin comfortable while you use retinol, with a very low risk of irritation.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is well suited for oily skin and can be used as part of your evening routine as often as your skin needs extra nourishment and soothing. Niacinamide and panthenol help regulate sebum and keep skin calm, while soothing components like bisabolol make it safe for regular use without irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
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 its risk of causing irritation or comedogenic effects is very low. Ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol help keep the skin calm and hydrated without heavy oils that block pores.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Topical 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, 2005Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2022A 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, 2025A 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, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Betaine, Blueberry Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glycogen, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
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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