Éminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque for sensitive skin
Arnica Montana
Shea Butter
Calendula Officinalis
Hedera Helix
ChamomileAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin, as the salicylic and lactic acids provide mild exfoliation, while calendula and chamomile oils offer nourishing and soothing effects for redness and irritation.
- While the formula provides general calming benefits, it lacks sufficient humectant ingredients like glycerin to fully address your normal skin's hydration needs.
- The product is generally safe for your sensitive skin, with a low risk of irritation from the included acids.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start applying this creamy mask 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask onto your face, avoiding any rubbing to protect your delicate skin.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply this creamy mask on completely dry skin for better comfort and tolerance.
- Do a patch test before your first use and always avoid the immediate eye area.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsWhile most users experience significant calming and hydration, a small minority report difficulty removing the product or adverse reactions like burning.
Highlights
Reduces redness Mostly Mentioned
- “calms redness overnight”
- “reduces inflammation”
- “skin stopped getting red”
Soothing effect Often Mentioned
- “instantly feels cool”
- “soothing feel”
- “calms skin down”
- “comfort to irritated skin”
Hydration and softness Sometimes Noted
- “very moisturizing”
- “leaves skin silky soft”
- “hydrated and refreshed”
- “restores comfort”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells nice”
- “sweet herb smell”
- “fresh and floral”
- “smells so good”
Difficult to remove Sometimes Noted
- “difficult to wash off”
- “hard to rinse”
- “residue left behind”
- “need cleanser to remove”
Adverse reactions Rarely Noted
- “burnt so bad”
- “skin welted”
- “caused irritation”
- “face turned red”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see difference”
- “no major change”
- “redness persisted”
- “average results”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “chunks of herbs”
- “thick consistency”
- “hard to spread”
- “messy application”
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Questions and answers
How well does Éminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque work for sensitive skin?
Éminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque works reasonably well for sensitive skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like chamomile and calendula that help calm redness and irritation with a low risk of trouble. However, because it lacks enough water-holding ingredients to fully keep dry skin hydrated, a mask for this skin needs richer moisturizing agents and extra hydrating helpers.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
Calendula and chamomile oils help calm redness and irritation on sensitive skin. To be a better fit for this skin type, a nourishing mask needs more hydrating ingredients like glycerin and strong soothing agents.
What does Arnica Montana do for sensitive skin?
Arnica montana helps calm the skin and may reduce swelling and redness, though available data is limited and mixed. Sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing ingredients that calm irritation and support the skin barrier without harsh additives.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Shea Butter do for sensitive skin?
Shea butter helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation while keeping the skin barrier strong and well-hydrated. It is unlikely to cause issues and provides gentle comfort similar to petrolatum-based care.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine as an extra step after cleansing and gentle exfoliation. Sensitive skin of this type needs soothing ingredients like chamomile and calendula along with extra moisture-boosting humectants to keep it calm and comfortable.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol, applying the mask first and letting it settle before putting on your retinol. While this mask offers soothing benefits, sensitive skin needs a product rich in gentle hydration and extra moisture ingredients to pair safely with retinol.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, as masks with mild acids are best started slowly to see how your skin reacts. To better fit sensitive skin, a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin to fully support your skin's moisture needs.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, though it offers only an average fit because it lacks enough deep hydrating ingredients to fully care for this skin type. Sensitive skin needs nourishing botanical oils and soothing plant extracts paired with strong moisture-locking ingredients to stay calm and comfortable.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Gels containing 1% Arnica montana L. flower extract successfully enhanced the volume of the lips and face with a reduction of wrinkles in humans.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical application of Arnica montana ointment reduced the inflammatory response and oxidative damage in mice exposed to UVB radiation compared to untreated UVB-exposed skin.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2020The protocol combining microcurrent with topical Arnica montana reduces inflammation, increases myofibroblast proliferation, and decreases macrophage presence in rats with skin lesions compared to controls.
International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 2023A 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, 2025Topical application of Calendula officinalis extract cream significantly improved skin hydration and firmness (reflected in significant changes in R0 and R6 parameters) in 21 healthy human volunteers compared to a base cream.
Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 2011Treatment with standardized extract of Calendula officinalis L. led to a shorter epithelization time and faster healing speed compared to mineral oil in patients with acute skin loss wounds of the hand and fingers healing by secondary intention.
Tissue Barriers, 2022Topical administration of Calendula provides weak evidence of effectiveness in acute and chronic wounds compared to standard treatments based on a narrative review of available trials.
Wounds, 2008Topical micro emulsion and gel formulations of Hedera helix L. extracts showed fast absorption and significantly different pharmacokinetic parameters compared to oral dosing in rabbits.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical chamomile reduces the incidence and delays the occurrence of phlebitis due to amiodarone infusion in coronary care patients compared to a placebo of lanoline.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2017
Ingredients
Calendula Officinalis Oil, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Hedera Helix, Witch Hazel, Arnica Montana Flower, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Grape Leaf, Clay, Linum Usitatissimum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate Glycine Derivative, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Melissa Officinalis Oil, Chamomile Oil, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Juice, Crataegus Monogyna Berry Juice, Hippophae Rhamnoides Berry Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Chickweed Extract, Rosehip Seed Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Heptyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vitamin B5, St, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Beeswax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Mediterranean Cypress Oil, Soy Lecithin
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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