SK-II Facial Treatment Mask for oily skin
Pitera Essence- Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate
Butylene Glycol
Xanthan Gum
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
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 hydration and soothing benefits for your oily skin, with saccharomycopsis ferment filtrate providing humectant properties and sodium salicylate offering mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness.
- While generally safe and suitable for oily skin, the formulation lacks stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid to more effectively target and reduce oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Place the sheet mask smoothly over your face and gently press it down without rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and slightly dry skin for the best results and comfort.
- Avoid the eye area and do a simple patch test before using it for the first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sheet mask is highly praised for providing an immediate glow and deep hydration, effectively plumping fine lines and smoothing skin texture. Users frequently note its benefits as an emergency treatment for dry or dull skin before events. However, the high price and thick mask material are commonly cited as significant drawbacks.
Highlights
Deep Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “flooded my skin with moisture”
- “dry patches vanished immediately”
- “face felt noticeably plump”
- “restored moisture better than any cream”
Instant Radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves me with a red carpet glow”
- “skin looks instantly brighter and healthier”
- “gave me a glasslike finish”
- “perfect pre-event pick-me-up”
Exorbitant Price Mostly Mentioned
- “hard to justify $17 for one use”
- “so darn expensive”
- “definitely a splurge item only”
- “results are great but the cost is painful”
Smoothes Texture Often Mentioned
- “pores became miraculously invisible”
- “skin felt soft and supple”
- “makeup glided on perfectly afterwards”
- “evened out my skin tone”
Generous Serum Sometimes Noted
- “packet is absolutely drenched”
- “enough leftover serum for my neck and hands”
- “saved the extra liquid for the next day”
- “saturated with product”
Poor Sheet Fit Sometimes Noted
- “cotton is too thick and heavy”
- “doesn't contour to the nose well”
- “slides off if you don't lie down”
- “fit is bulky and outdated”
Sticky Residue Rarely Noted
- “dried to a tacky finish”
- “felt sticky and slimy afterwards”
- “pilled when I applied moisturizer on top”
- “left a heavy film”
Unpleasant Scent Rarely Noted
- “smells slightly like saliva”
- “has a funky yeast scent”
- “weird fermented smell”
- “scent is gross but tolerable”
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Questions and answers
How well does the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask work for oily skin?
This mask is an average fit for oily skin because it offers moderate hydration and mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness, though other products fit this skin better. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product for oily skin needs stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid to more effectively target and reduce oily shine.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for oily skin?
Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate and sodium salicylate make this mask a good fit for oily skin by providing moderate hydration and mild exfoliation to help manage oiliness. To fit oily skin even better, this type of product needs stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid to more effectively target and reduce oily shine.
What does Pitera Essence do for oily skin?
Pitera Essence helps balance oily skin by smoothing texture and calming daily redness, while keeping the skin hydrated. It works to reduce pore size and improve overall skin smoothness with regular daily use.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask goes in the weekly routine for oily skin, where it offers moderate hydration and soothing benefits without irritation. Oily skin of this type needs products with stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid to more effectively target and reduce oily shine.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol by applying it after your retinol step, as the formulation is unlikely to irritate oily skin. Oily skin works best with products that include stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid to target and reduce oily shine.
How often should I use it?
This mask fits oily skin moderately well by offering mild hydration and soothing benefits. To better manage oily shine, an oily skin type needs products with stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid.
Can the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients and poses a very low risk of irritation. However, because it only offers moderate hydration and mild exfoliation, oily skin seeking better shine control typically needs stronger concentrations of ingredients like salicylic acid.
What the research says
Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production and iNOS protein expression in RAW264.7 macrophages and protects artificial epidermis against lipopolysaccharide- or ultraviolet radiation-induced damages.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2006A topical xanthan gum nanogel containing gamma-oryzanol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers and nanosized TiO2 and MBBT filters demonstrated high photoprotection with an SPF of 34 and no skin irritation or sensitization in a rat model.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Biodegradable wound dressings functionalized with silver nanoparticles showed >99% pathogen growth inhibition, bactericidal effects, free radical scavenging, reduced inflammatory response in macrophages, and accelerated wound healing in animals.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022Dense chitosan-xanthan membranes associated with multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells accelerated wound healing in Wistar rats compared to untreated conditions, demonstrating safety and feasibility for dermo-epidermal wound treatment.
Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2015Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels scavenged 88.5% of free radicals, reduced transepidermal water loss by up to 33.3%, and improved moisture content and skin structural characteristics in a murine dry skin model.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025Topical curcumin-loaded hydrogels formulated with xanthan and Schizolobium parahybae galactomannan demonstrated chemical stability, non-cutaneous irritation, stratum corneum to dermal skin permeation, and 63.2% to 76.8% inhibition of topical inflammation.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2015
Why other nourishing masks fit oily 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, 2024Application 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, Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta
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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