Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask for oily skin
Lactic Acid
Azelaic Acid
Glycerin
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Sodium Hydroxide
Superior
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
One of the best cleansing masks for oily skin.
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
- Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by lactic acid and azelaic acid, which offer keratolytic action and seboregulation to effectively manage oiliness and decongest
- The formulation offers excellent exfoliating and pore-cleansing benefits, smoothing texture and decongesting pores for a refined appearance.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting 1×/week and working up if tolerated.
- Apply this cleansing mask after your cleanser and enzyme powder, and before applying your hydrating toner.
- Smooth an even layer over your face using clean fingers, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply this cleansing mask on clean, dry skin to help control excess oil effectively.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this mask for delivering immediate, visible results, often describing it as a "magic" fix for dull or congested skin. While highly effective at smoothing texture and brightening the complexion, it is potent and frequently causes a stinging sensation or temporary redness, making it less suitable for very sensitive skin without caution.
Highlights
Instant radiance & glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives a lovely glow”
- “skin looks lighter, brighter”
- “instant results”
- “reveals very glowing skin”
- “perfect pre-party ritual”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “incredibly smooth”
- “polished look”
- “refined pores”
- “improves texture”
- “soft and smooth”
Stinging sensation Often Mentioned
- “stings a bit”
- “tingling reaction”
- “uncomfortable sometimes”
- “slight tingle”
- “active sensation”
Acne & pigmentation help Sometimes Noted
- “helps with breakouts”
- “reduces pigmentation”
- “clears blackheads”
- “drying existing spots”
- “fades acne scars”
Fast-acting results Sometimes Noted
- “works in 3-5 minutes”
- “immediate difference”
- “visible effects in one application”
- “quick and effective”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive skin treat”
- “huge price tag”
- “pricey”
- “investment product”
Short-term brightening Rarely Noted
- “effects are temporary”
- “lasts a day or so”
- “glow fades after a day”
Temporary redness Rarely Noted
- “look pink and flushed”
- “redness immediately after”
- “flushed for a while”
- “avoid before going out immediately”
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Questions and answers
What makes Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask one of the best fits for oily skin?
This mask is one of the best fits for oily skin because lactic acid and azelaic acid clear away dead skin cells and help control excess oil to keep pores decongested. It safely smooths skin texture for a refined look without any harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin?
Lactic acid and azelaic acid make this exfoliant a great fit for oily skin because they help manage oiliness and clear out congested pores. This safe formulation is unlikely to cause irritation while smoothing your skin's texture.
What does Lactic Acid do for oily skin?
Lactic acid helps manage oily skin by significantly reducing oil production and pore size while improving moisture levels. It supports a clearer and smoother look through gentle surface renewal.
What does Azelaic Acid do for oily skin?
Azelaic acid helps calm acne and clear out pores without changing how much oil your skin makes. It targets multiple causes of breakouts and helps fade dark spots left behind by pimples.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica. Supplementum, 1989
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleansing mask is used once a week as part of a weekly evening routine after cleansing, and people who tolerate it well and see good results may carefully use it more often. Lactic acid and azelaic acid manage oiliness and clear out pores to help smooth your skin texture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating mask alongside your retinol by using them on different nights to avoid overwhelming your skin. This mask helps clear out pores and manage oiliness, but pairing strong exfoliants and retinol in the same routine is likely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
This cleansing mask should be used once a week as part of your weekly routine. People who tolerate exfoliating steps well and see good results can carefully use them more often.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it contains lactic acid and azelaic acid to clear out pores and manage oiliness. The formula has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients, though a stinging sensation is a common complaint among reviewers.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Azelaic acid nanocrystal hydrogel 10% achieved a higher success rate and greater lesion reduction than azelaic acid cream 20% in patients with mild to moderate facial acne.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Application of 15% azelaic acid gel significantly reduced post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, decreased hemoglobin and melanin content, improved quality of life, and contributed to acne improvement in patients with mild to moderate acne compared to placebo.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2024Topical application of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid reduced acne relapses and helped maintain remission compared to a light moisturizing cream in adult females in the acne maintenance phase over 16 weeks.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical administration of 20% azelaic acid cream and 5% tranexamic acid solution comparably improved acne-related postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris, while tranexamic acid demonstrated a significantly better safety profile at week 4.
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023Azelaic acid 15% gel showed comparable efficacy to adapalene 0.1% gel in reducing lesions, severity, and Dermatology Life Quality Index in women with adult acne, with significantly lower dryness and scaling, and demonstrated superiority during maintenance compared to no further treatment.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2015A 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, 2017The 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, 2020Ten 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
Ingredients
Water, Lactic Acid, Lysine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Peg-40 Stearate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Azelaic Acid, Silanediol Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-20 Stearate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Acetate, Oleyl Acetate, Stearyl Acetate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Fd, C Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Ci 14700 Red 4, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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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