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Eve Lom White Brightening Mask for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

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 suitability for your combination skin, as niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside provide excellent brightening effects for evening skin tone, while glycerin and shea butter offer general hydration and soothing benefits for your oily shine.
  • Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
  • 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

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
  • Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.

People Say

★3.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users find this mask to be a luxurious and hydrating treatment that provides an immediate glow. However, some users report that the strong fragrance can be irritating and that the results, particularly for pigmentation correction, are not significant enough to justify the high price point.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Deeply penetrates”
    • “skin is left noticeably softer”
    • “texture feels really lovely”
  • High price Often Mentioned
    • “On the pricey side”
    • “expensive for a sheet mask”
    • “hard to justify full price”
  • Instant radiance Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks so bright”
    • “fresh out of the spa look”
    • “instantly translucent”
  • Luxurious feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Texture feels really lovely”
    • “relaxing”
    • “feels luxurious”
  • Lack of results Sometimes Noted
    • “Didn't notice much improvement”
    • “didn't see noticeable results”
    • “disappointing”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Bit too fragranced”
    • “scent was overwhelming”

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Questions and answers

How well does Eve Lom White Brightening Mask work for combination skin?

Eve Lom White Brightening Mask offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside provide good brightening effects, while glycerin and shea butter offer general hydration, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. A product of this type needs effective soothing ingredients, ingredients that manage oily shine well, and extracts that balance both dry and oily areas.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?

Niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside make this mask a good fit because they brighten your skin and help even out its tone. Glycerin and shea butter also provide general hydration and soothing benefits for your oily shine. However, a nourishing mask for combination skin needs extra ingredients that help control oil in your oily areas.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

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.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for combination skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and evens out skin tone while providing antioxidant protection for combination skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall complexion and photodamage over several weeks of regular use.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This nourishing mask fits into a weekly routine for combination skin after cleansing and before a hydrating toner and treatment. It offers moderate suitability because niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside help even your skin tone while glycerin and shea butter soothe oily shine, though combination skin needs extra ingredients focused on oil control.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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

You can use this mask in your routine, but combination skin needs a formula with targeted oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine properly alongside active treatments like retinol. Apply this nourishing mask after cleansing and toning, and before your retinol treatment on weekly or treatment nights.

How often should I use this mask?

This nourishing mask works well for combination skin by offering moderate brightening and hydration, though a product of this type needs more oil-controlling ingredients for optimal balance.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This mask is safe for your combination skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas, so a product of this type needs extra oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight hydrators to truly fit combination skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • 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 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
  • Topical 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, 2003
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015
  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025
  • 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
  • A 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, 2025
  • A 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, 2025

Why other nourishing masks fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Squalane, Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Potassium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Pca, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract

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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