SK-II Overnight Miracle Mask for oily skin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Dimethiconol
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the nourishing masks alongside 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 suitability for oily skin as Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate provides hydration and improves skin texture, but lacks strong ingredients to specifically address oily shine.
- The formula offers general skincare benefits like cleansing and soothing, which you will notice, but these are mostly supportive and not targeted for your oily skin concerns.
- 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 creamy mask PM once a week to start, then increase frequency if your skin feels good.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing.
- Put the creamy mask on clean and completely dry skin for the best results against oily shine.
- Make sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before using it the first time.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this mask is highly rated for delivering deep hydration and a radiant glow, especially for dry skin. Users appreciate the generous amount per capsule and its travel-friendly packaging. However, the high price is a significant drawback for many, and some find the texture sticky or experience breakouts, particularly those with acne-prone skin.
Highlights
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “Really expensive”
- “price does scare me”
- “wicked cost for 6 capsules”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin's dryness completely disappears”
- “noticeably softer skin”
- “deeply nourished all night”
Generous quantity Often Mentioned
- “Enough for two applications”
- “layering it on”
- “used up the whole capsule”
Brightening & Glow Sometimes Noted
- “Clear, luminous skin”
- “crystal clear skin”
- “bright and vibrant”
Travel convenience Sometimes Noted
- “Great for travel”
- “easy to pack”
- “life saving measure when traveling”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “Sticky”
- “transfer onto pillows”
- “hair stick to your face”
Wasteful portioning Sometimes Noted
- “Too much for a single use”
- “difficult to use all at once”
- “hard to seal”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Frequent breakouts”
- “large angry zit”
- “caused blemishes”
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Questions and answers
Why is SK-II Overnight Miracle Mask a weak match for oily skin?
This mask is a weak match for oily skin because it provides general hydration and soothing benefits without including strong ingredients to control shine. A product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that do not clog pores, along with effective oil control or mattifying properties.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for oily skin?
This mask is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks strong ingredients to specifically control shine and manage excess oil. A nourishing mask for oily skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like heartleaf extract, along with ingredients that provide oil control and mattifying properties without clogging pores.
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do for oily skin?
Galactomyces ferment filtrate helps balance oily skin by smoothing texture and keeping pores clear throughout the day. It may also reduce daily redness and control excess shine when used regularly in your skincare routine.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This nourishing mask is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks strong ingredients to specifically control oily shine, though it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. Oily skin needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide to manage excess oil and reduce blemishes.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but because it is a weak match for oily skin, this skin type needs lighter hydrating ingredients and oil-balancing agents. Apply it after your retinol treatment as a final nourishing step.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is a weak match for oily skin and does not have targeted ingredients to control oily shine. To properly care for oily skin, this type of product needs oil-balancing and lightweight hydrating ingredients.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it is a weak match because it lacks strong ingredients to specifically manage oily shine and excess oil. Oily skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control oil and keep pores clear.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Application 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, 2021A 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, 2017Daily application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate-containing skin products for 12 months significantly and cumulatively reversed 11-year facial skin aging parameters of wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, and roughness, and increased skin hydration in 86 female volunteers.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A combination serum containing galactomyces ferment filtrate, dexpanthenol, and Centella asiatica effectively treated post-acne hyperpigmentation in subjects with colored skin by significantly increasing lightness scores in Fitzpatrick skin type V and reducing the melanin index in Fitzpatrick skin type IV compared to placebo.
Skinmed, 2021Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity, barrier development, cell adhesion, keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation, and protects cellular bioenergetics against stress in keratinocytes and ex vivo skin explants compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Galactomyces ferment filtrate activates AHR and NRF2, upregulates filaggrin and terminal differentiation markers, exhibits antioxidative activity, promotes antiinflammatory IL-37, and downregulates CDKN2A, IL-33, CXCL14, and IL6R in epidermal keratinocytes.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022The 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
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, 2024A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Ingredients
Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Dimethiconol, Disodium Edta, Dipropylene Glycol, Methicone, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Xylitol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ci 77492, Mica, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Behind this fit score
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