MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask for combination skin
Madecassoside
Niacinamide
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
ResveratrolAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 benefits for your combination skin, as niacinamide helps regulate oil production and madecassoside provides anti-inflammatory action, though it does not directly target oily shine. Glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract offer supportive hydration and soothing effects for your skin type.
- The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside known for their soothing properties and absence of harsh ingredients.
- This product provides general skincare benefits that support your skin's barrier resilience and calm irritation.
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 2.5k+ reviewsBased 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”
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Questions and answers
How well does the MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask work for combination skin?
The MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask works as an average fit for combination skin, offering moderate hydration and soothing benefits through ingredients like glycerin and Centella Asiatica Extract. While it helps calm irritation and support your skin barrier, it does not directly target oily shine. A nourishing mask for this skin type needs heartleaf extract and hydrating ingredients to balance moisture levels without overwhelming the skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
Niacinamide, madecassoside, glycerin, and Centella Asiatica Extract make this mask a good fit because they help control oil, soothe irritation, and provide supportive hydration for combination skin. To fit this skin even better, a mask of this type needs heartleaf extract and other ingredients that balance moisture levels and manage oily shine without overwhelming the skin.
What does Madecassoside do for combination skin?
Madecassoside helps keep combination skin calm and hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It may also improve moisture balance and reduce irritation in areas that tend to be dry or flaky.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask fits into a combination skin routine as an extra weekly step, or whenever your skin needs a boost of calm and hydration. Because it offers only moderate benefits for your skin type, a combination skin routine ultimately needs targeted ingredients like oil-balancing agents and direct shine-control components to keep oily areas balanced.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but apply it after your retinol treatment to help soothe any dryness. When a mask only offers moderate benefits for combination skin, it needs extra ingredients that directly target oily shine and balance oil production.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this mask as a weekly treat since it offers moderate benefits for combination skin by helping balance oil and soothe irritation. To work best for your skin type, a product like this needs ingredients that directly target oily shine alongside oil-regulating and soothing components.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients, though minor breakouts are occasionally reported by some users.
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, 2016A 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, 2017Topical 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, 2020Moisturizer 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008Topical 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, 2005A 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, 2010Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2020A 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
Why other nourishing masks fit combination 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, 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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