Caudalie Moisturizing Mask for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Squalane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks 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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- This product offers general skincare benefits and hydration, which are supportive but not specifically targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis mask is highly regarded for its ability to deeply hydrate and soothe dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, with users frequently reporting instant relief from redness and restored suppleness. Most users find it very nourishing, particularly when used overnight. A small number of users with very dry or sensitive skin found the fragrance too strong or the mask not moisturizing enough.
Highlights
Intense hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin feels incredibly nourished & hydrated”
- “restores hydration for their skin”
- “leaves my face soft, calm, and hydrated”
- “deeply hydrates and nourishes dry skin”
Soft & creamy texture Sometimes Noted
- “texture is like velvet on your skin”
- “rich & creamy texture and applies beautifully”
- “leaves skin feeling soft and smooth”
- “sinks in fast without greasiness”
Soothing & calms redness Sometimes Noted
- “soothes any redness and irritation”
- “calming and repairing dry, irritated skin”
- “visibly soothes my skin”
- “helps alleviate tightness and itching”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “use it as an overnight mask”
- “safe to use as an eye mask”
- “wake up so refreshed and hydrated”
- “great under makeup too”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “wish it was less scented”
- “smell is too strong/perfumey”
- “scent burned my eyes”
- “smells nice but a bit much”
Breakouts/irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps/breakouts”
- “stung slightly on application”
- “skin turned warm and reddish”
- “pores felt clogged after use”
Insufficient for very dry Rarely Noted
- “not moisturizing enough for severely dehydrated skin”
- “hydration didn't last all night”
- “felt dry again by morning”
- “needed to apply multiple layers”
Residue/white cast Rarely Noted
- “left white patches on my face”
- “doesn't absorb well, sits on top”
- “hard to wipe off excess”
- “left a film on my skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Caudalie Moisturizing Mask work for acne-prone skin?
Cudalie Moisturizing Mask works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, as it provides good hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though it lacks specific ingredients to control oil or target blemishes. A mask of this type for acne-prone skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and retinol or ceramides to address breakouts while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin by providing gentle hydration, though a product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like niacinamide, retinol, or ceramides to better manage breakouts and oil.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Grape Seed Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Grape seed oil helps keep acne-prone skin feeling soft and calm without feeling heavy or greasy. Because it is lightweight, it is unlikely to clog your pores and may help soothe redness. This type of skin needs lightweight moisture and soothing ingredients to stay balanced.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This product works as a nourishing mask in your weekly routine, offering hydration through ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while being very safe for your skin. Because this type of product only offers moderate suitability for acne-prone skin and lacks oil control, your routine also needs ingredients that specifically target blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol, applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin feeling soft and calm. This mask has a safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with active treatments, though acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that help balance oil.
How often should I use it?
This nourishing mask works as an occasional treat for acne-prone skin rather than a daily step, helping to boost moisture with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. Because this skin type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to manage breakouts best, an average-fitting mask of this type needs balancing and purifying ingredients to keep shine in check.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or irritation for your acne-prone skin because it has a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients, though other products fit this skin better. To properly care for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-control agents for your oily areas.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, limonene, and citronellol). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017A 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, 2014The 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, 2012Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019Motor baicalin encapsulated in bio-vesicles enhanced water solubility, stability, transdermal penetration, antioxidant activity, and clinical skin antiaging efficacy compared to liposome baicalin and baicalin raw material.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Glycyrrhizin micellar nanocarriers significantly improved topical penetration and follicular accumulation of baicalin in porcine skin, enhanced human dermal papilla cell proliferation, and promoted hair recovery through Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation and upregulation of VEGF, α-MSH, and IL-10.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2022Topical wogonin at 250-1000 microg/ear/3 days reduced COX-2 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha mRNA levels and decreased prostaglandin E2 concentration by 27.3-34.3% in a mouse model of tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-induced ear edema compared to untreated inflamed skin.
Biochemical Pharmacology, 2003
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone 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, 2024Co-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, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol
Behind this fit score
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