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La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask for acne-prone skin

Average

  • HighCombination 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 benefits for combination skin, as algae extract and glycerin provide humectant action and support barrier repair, but lacks targeted ingredients for acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The presence of sodium hyaluronate and algae extract offers excellent nourishing and revitalizing effects, hydrating and improving skin elasticity.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with dry, dull, or fatigued skin frequently praise this mask for its ability to deliver instant hydration and a visible "plumping" effect that smooths fine lines. While many consider it a "miracle" for restoring a healthy glow and softness overnight, a minority of users with sensitive or acne-prone skin experienced breakouts or found the results insufficient to justify the high luxury price tag.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “rescuer for dry skin”
    • “skin looks healthy and plump”
    • “intense hydration mask”
    • “left my skin feeling soft”
  • Instant glow Often Mentioned
    • “complexion looked more radiant”
    • “brighter tone”
    • “glowing from within”
    • “skin looks happy and healthy”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “extravagant”
    • “sticker shock”
    • “expecting much more for that price”
    • “not a miracle product”
  • Convenient format Sometimes Noted
    • “wear it as a sleep mask”
    • “don't tissue it off”
    • “sinks into the skin quickly”
    • “easier to absorb than the traditional creme”
  • Soothing experience Sometimes Noted
    • “smells divine”
    • “comforting warming effect”
    • “texture is nice and luxurious”
    • “spa-like ritual”
  • Breakouts and irritation Rarely Noted
    • “massive pimple breakout”
    • “small bumps”
    • “redness on my face”
    • “sting when first applied”
  • Lack of visible results Rarely Noted
    • “saw no difference at all”
    • “no lines disappeared”
    • “just a rush on the cheeks”
    • “didn't get any different results”
  • Scent dislike Rarely Noted
    • “bitter smelling”
    • “lotiony smell”
    • “not overwhelming but distinct”

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Questions and answers

How well does La Mer Intensive Revitalizing Mask work for acne-prone skin?

La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask works moderately well for acne-prone skin, providing deep hydration and soothing benefits, but it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. To fit acne-prone skin best, a nourishing mask needs effective soothing ingredients that address acne and breakouts without any risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This mask works for acne-prone skin because ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate draw in moisture and help restore the skin barrier. To be a better fit for this skin type, a nourishing mask needs soothing ingredients that target breakouts and blemishes without causing irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Argireline do for acne-prone skin?

Argireline is not typically targeted for acne-prone skin, as it is primarily used to smooth fine lines and reduce wrinkles by relaxing facial movements. While it helps keep skin smooth, acne-prone skin generally needs ingredients that clear pores, calm redness, and balance oil production.

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This nourishing mask works for your acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, and it needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to properly manage breakouts.

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

You can use this mask with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and hydrate dry skin. Because this product does not target breakouts specifically, acne-prone skin needs a mask that also contains blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or soothing agents.

How often should I use this mask?

This mask can be used as part of your weekly routine to help nourish and hydrate your skin. To better fit acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that help clear blemishes and prevent breakouts.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This mask works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better, and it is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients. However, it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and blemishes, so acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or soothing botanical extracts to help keep breakouts under control.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol).

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
  • Topical application of 1% Fucus vesiculosus extract gel twice daily for five weeks significantly decreased skin thickness and improved elasticity in human cheek skin compared with controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.

    Annals of Dermatology, 2019
  • Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
  • Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Treatment with lipid algae extract reduced the level of oxidized proteins in human keratinocytes and stratum corneum skin cells.

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004
  • Topical astaxanthin-loaded algae extract hydrogel and lipogel formulations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and successful in vitro release, suggesting their potential as anti-aging formulations.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Antarctic marine algae extracts increased cell viability, protected against inflammation, and enhanced the barrier integrity of human intestinal and keratinocyte cell lines damaged by lipopolysaccharide or ultraviolet radiation.

    Marine Drugs, 2022
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005

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, 2023

Ingredients

Water, Isododecane, Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Myristic Stearic Triglyceride, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Sunflower Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf Eucalyptus Oil Leaf, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Sea Salt Maris Sal Sel Marin, Nylon-12, Yeast Faex Extrait De Levure Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Peg Ppg-10 1 Dimethicone, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower Geranium Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract Raspberry Leaf Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Spearmint Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycine Soja Protein Soybean Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Algin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cholesterol, Trisiloxane, Phytosphingosine, Yeast Polysaccharides, Lavandula Angustifolia Wax Flower Lavender Wax Flower, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Sucrose, Polysilicone-11, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Pca, Urea, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Hexylene Glycol, Tourmaline, Tin Oxide, Bht, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Phenoxyethanol

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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