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MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask for sensitive skin

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  • SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for sensitive skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your normal skin and goals of reducing redness and irritation is provided by niacinamide and madecassoside, which offer anti-inflammatory action and barrier repair.
  • The formula also includes soothing botanicals like Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract to further calm your sensitive skin.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring beneficial extracts like Centella Asiatica for barrier support.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start by using the sheet mask 3 times a week and increase if your skin feels good.
  • Apply the sheet mask right after cleansing and toning, but always before your daily moisturizer or SPF.
  • Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes.
  • For sensitive skin, apply the sheet mask on completely dry skin to ensure better comfort and tolerance.
  • Always avoid the delicate eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive, acne-prone, and dehydrated skin widely praise this mask for its immediate ability to soothe redness and cool heated skin. It is highly effective at calming active breakouts and hydrating the skin barrier, though fading older acne scars requires consistent, long-term use.

Highlights

  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Calms my itchiness and redness immediately”
    • “Redness is noticeably improved after one use”
    • “Best for cooling down heated skin”
  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Skin drinks in the hydration”
    • “Leaves my face plump and dewy”
    • “Restores moisture balance without being heavy”
  • Excellent sheet fit Often Mentioned
    • “Adheres beautifully to the face”
    • “Thin sheet that doesn't slide off”
    • “Holds a ton of essence”
  • Generous essence Sometimes Noted
    • “So much extra essence for my neck”
    • “Packet is full of serum”
    • “Mask stays wet for over 20 minutes”
  • Helps blemishes Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps flatten active pimples”
    • “Great for breakout recovery”
    • “Fades fresh acne marks faster”
  • Sticky after-feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a tacky residue”
    • “Takes a long time to fully absorb”
    • “Too sticky to wear under makeup immediately”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Broke me out the next day”
    • “Caused tiny whiteheads on my chin”
    • “Too rich for my oily skin”
  • Herbal scent Rarely Noted
    • “Smells slightly like medicine”
    • “Scent is a bit strong for me”
    • “Has a distinct herbal fragrance”
  • Slow scar results Rarely Noted
    • “Didn't see dramatic changes on old scars”
    • “Need to use it daily to see fading”
    • “Good for calming, not erasing dark spots”

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Questions and answers

What makes MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask a great fit for sensitive skin?

MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Essential Mask is a great fit for sensitive skin because it uses niacinamide, madecassoside, and Centella Asiatica to help calm redness, reduce irritation, and support your skin barrier. The formula also includes soothing botanicals like aloe and chamomile without harsh ingredients, making it safe and gentle for easily irritated skin.

Molecules, 2023Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This mask is a great fit for sensitive skin because it contains niacinamide and madecassoside, which help calm redness and repair the skin barrier. It also features soothing botanicals like Centella asiatica extract, aloe, and chamomile to comfortably care for easily irritated skin.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Molecules, 2023

What does Madecassoside do for sensitive skin?

Madecassoside helps calm sensitive skin by reducing irritation and supporting skin barrier repair. It also has soothing properties that may decrease redness and discomfort.

Molecules, 2023Planta Medica, 2010

What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?

Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.

Cutis, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004

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

This nourishing mask fits into a weekly routine for sensitive skin, coming after the enzyme powder and before the treatment and moisturizer. It contains soothing plant extracts that help calm irritation and support the skin barrier safely.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Molecules, 2023

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

You can use this nourishing mask alongside retinol by applying the mask first to calm your skin and strengthen its barrier before following with your retinol treatment. This approach helps reduce potential redness and irritation while keeping your sensitive skin comfortable.

Cutis, 2006Molecules, 2023

How often should I use this mask?

You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for sensitive skin. It features soothing botanicals and barrier-supporting ingredients that help calm redness and irritation safely.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Molecules, 2023

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

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it contains soothing extracts that help calm redness and irritation without harsh ingredients. A small number of reviewers have reported breakouts, but the formula relies on gentle, barrier-supporting ingredients that generally have a very safe profile.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025Molecules, 2023

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Facial masks containing low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea protect sensitive skin from photothermal stimulation and improve skin barrier function during photorejuvenation.

    Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
  • 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
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • 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
  • Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008
  • 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
  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
  • Topical CE Ferulic plus resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment reduced erythema index (308.9 vs. 325.3), shortened complete scabbing detachment time (6.0 vs. 6.5 days), decreased melanin index (-7.4% vs. +0.2%), and improved skin hydration compared to normal saline in 51 Chinese patients.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
  • Topical treatment with a combination of pyridine-2, 4-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester and resveratrol significantly increased hair density in 79 Caucasian female subjects starting from 1.5 months compared to baseline.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
  • A nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin E significantly improved fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, laxity, hyperpigmentation, radiance, roughness, and dermal thickness in subjects with mild to moderately photodamaged skin over 12 weeks.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylic Acid Ma Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Arginine, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Aspartic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Resveratrol, Centella Asiatica Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Histidine, Serine, Alanine, Threonine, Proline, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid

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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