LANEIGE Eye Sleeping Mask for acne-prone skin
Caffeine
Hesperidin
Beta-Glucan
Adenosine
Ascorbyl GlucosideAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other eye cares 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 hydration for your combination skin, with glycerin and beta-glucan providing humectant action, though these ingredients are not directly targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Caffeine and yeast extract offer some benefits for combination skin by constricting blood vessels and retaining moisture, but they do not address your primary concerns.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, as it lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsUsers frequently praise the mask for its lightweight, cooling gel texture that effectively depuffs tired eyes and provides a refreshing layer of moisture overnight. However, those with very dry skin or significant dark circles often find it lacks the deep hydration or potent active ingredients needed for dramatic, long-term anti-aging results.
Highlights
Cooling & depuffing Often Mentioned
- “cooling sensation”
- “depuffs eyes”
- “refreshing feel”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight gel”
- “non-greasy”
Soothing hydration Often Mentioned
- “hydrated under eyes”
- “locks in moisture”
- “plump skin”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “relaxing lavender”
- “subtle scent”
- “calming sleepscent”
Insufficient for dry Sometimes Noted
- “not moisturizing enough”
- “dried out skin”
- “need heavier cream”
Lack of potency Sometimes Noted
- “no difference in dark circles”
- “fine lines still there”
- “temporary effect”
Good under makeup Rarely Noted
- “smooths fine lines”
- “concealer sits well”
- “good day eye cream”
Packaging hygiene Rarely Noted
- “unhygienic packaging”
- “hard to get product out”
- “prefer pump”
Price vs. value Rarely Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “pricey”
- “better cheaper alternatives”
Texture issues Rarely Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “sticky residue”
- “tacky finish”
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Questions and answers
How well does LANEIGE Eye Sleeping Mask work for acne-prone skin?
LANEIGE Eye Sleeping Mask works as an average fit for acne-prone skin, providing moderate hydration through glycerin and beta-glucan while leaving breakouts unaddressed. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but acne-prone skin needs eye care formulated with soothing and calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica and peptides to properly address blemishes.
Which ingredients make this eye mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This eye mask works for acne-prone skin because it contains glycerin and beta-glucan to keep the skin soft and hydrated without causing irritation. However, it does not specifically target breakouts, so acne-prone skin needs products with soothing and calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica and peptides.
What does Caffeine do for acne-prone skin?
Caffeine helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and swelling while protecting against daily damage with antioxidants. It is generally well tolerated and may help keep your skin feeling smooth and balanced.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
What does Hesperidin do for acne-prone skin?
Hesperidin methyl chalcone helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Studies suggest it may also help soothe irritated areas and support overall skin health.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2016Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This eye care product fits into your routine as an extra step around your eyes after applying your moisturizer. Because this is an average fit for acne-prone skin, a product of this type for your skin needs soothing ingredients and blemish-fighting actives that directly target breakouts.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this eye mask with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment has fully absorbed. This routine step helps keep the eye area soft while retinol works, though acne-prone skin needs products containing ingredients like ceramides, salicylic acid, or niacinamide to specifically clear blemishes.
How often should I use this eye mask?
You can use this eye mask as part of your regular eye care routine, though acne-prone skin often does better with lightweight hydration and ingredients that actively target breakouts and blemishes.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This eye mask is unlikely to cause severe irritation, but it may not help with your acne, blemishes, and breakouts since it is not directly targeted for them. Acne-prone skin needs products with targeted ingredients that clear pores and soothe breakouts.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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, 2017Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021An optimized quercetin and hesperidin 8:1 complex restored antioxidant enzyme activities, suppressed inflammatory cytokine production, and reduced allergic response marker levels more effectively than alpha-glucosylrutin in in vitro and ex vivo models of sun-induced skin damage.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2025Hesperidin, hesperetin, rutinose, and rhamnose reduced MMP-1 and MMP-2 levels, while rutinose and rhamnose also inhibited elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase and increased collagen I production in young and physiologically aged normal human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2023Hesperidin protects human HaCaT keratinocytes against PM2.5-induced damage by reducing intracellular reactive oxygen species generation, autophagy, and apoptosis, and restoring cell viability via Akt activation compared to PM2.5 exposure alone.
Antioxidants, 2022Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2022Topical application of oat beta-glucan ameliorates epidermal hyperplasia and accelerates epidermal barrier recovery by promoting keratinocyte differentiation through dectin-1-mediated ERK and p38 signaling pathways that upregulate CaSR expression.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Topical 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, 2022
Why other eye cares fit acne-prone skin better
Topical UP256 cream containing 0.5% bakuchiol administered twice daily significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and improved acne-related post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in 13 subjects with mild or moderate facial acne.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2021Co-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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hesperidin, Caffeine, Beta-Glucan, Yeast Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Adenosine, Triethylhexanoin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Peg-14m, Disodium Edta, Parfum
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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