Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask for acne-prone skin
Squalane
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide hydration, while Squalane and Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil nourish and support barrier resilience for your acne and breakouts.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, lacking harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- While it addresses hydration and soothing needs for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts, it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly praised for its ability to calm sensitive and irritated skin, leaving it feeling smoother and more hydrated by morning. A significant number of users also appreciate its pleasant scent. Some users find the product to be expensive, and consistent, long-term use may be necessary to see visible results for redness reduction.
Highlights
Calms sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Helped my sensitive skin by reducing the redness on my cheeks.”
- “Works gently on even my most sensitive days without causing any irritation.”
- “Quickly soothes the irritation, reduces the burning sensation.”
Deep overnight hydration Often Mentioned
- “Woke up with super moisturized skin in the morning.”
- “Locks moisture into my skin.”
- “Skin felt refreshed, hydrated, soft, and glowy by morning.”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “My skin feels so soft and smooth afterwards.”
- “Noticeable improvement in the overall texture of my skin.”
- “Awaken in the morning with a smoother, more even-looking appearance.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “The scent went beyond calming my skin, but also my state of mind.”
- “I absolutely loved the smell... it instantaneously calms me down.”
- “The fragrance is absolutely wonderful too.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “It is a bit pricey.”
- “The price point may be a shocker for some.”
- “Definitely on the higher end of the spectrum.”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “The fragrance... is present enough to be a concern for fragrance-sensitive individuals.”
- “Important for those... who might be sensitive to strong scents.”
Slow redness results Rarely Noted
- “I didn't notice a huge change in redness with every use.”
- “I have yet seen a difference in redness, skin tone, and texture.”
- “It may take a few uses to really see the full effect.”
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Questions and answers
How well does fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask work for acne-prone skin?
This mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as it hydrates and soothes breakouts safely without causing irritation. However, it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients for your oily areas. A nourishing mask for this skin needs effective soothing ingredients, oil-balancing agents, and extracts that target both dry and oily zones effectively.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help provide hydration, while squalane and camellia oleifera seed oil nourish and support barrier resilience for acne and breakouts. However, acne-prone skin also needs effective soothing ingredients and targeted oil-control agents to manage breakouts and balance oily areas.
What does Squalane do for acne-prone skin?
Squalane may help keep acne-prone skin soft and smooth, but peroxidated forms can trigger inflammation in skin cells. For a better fit on acne-prone skin, products need non-clogging, soothing ingredients that balance oil without causing irritation.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask works as an occasional treatment for acne-prone skin, though this skin type needs extra oil-controlling ingredients for an optimal fit.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and nourish your skin. This product is generally safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your acne-prone skin, though it works best when paired with ingredients that provide extra oil control.
How often should I use it?
This nourishing mask works for your acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because this type of product needs ingredients for oil control on oily areas.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts since it lacks harsh irritants, but it may not provide enough oil control for oily areas. Acne-prone skin works best with products that balance hydration while also including oil-absorbing and clarifying ingredients to keep pores clear.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and stearyl 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, 2017Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025The 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, 2012Topical 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, 2019Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Liquid crystalline emulsions formulated with camellia seed oil and four different surfactant combinations reduced transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration without causing skin irritation, with the formulation containing Lecinol S-10 and Tween 80 demonstrating the best clinical results.
Scientific Reports, 2023
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Centeaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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