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Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask for combination skin

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 excellent moisturizing for your combination skin due to squalane and glycerin, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but it lacks targeted ingredients for your oily shine concern.
  • Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action suitable for combination skin, though additional ingredients for oil control would optimize results.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your creamy mask 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • Apply your creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer to lock in benefits. This step fits nicely right in the middle of your daily routine.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask gently over your face, avoiding any unnecessary heavy rubbing. Let it sit for a few minutes ⏱ so your skin can drink it in.
  • Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin to help manage oily shine effectively. This ensures the product works best for your combination skin type.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use to make sure your skin is happy.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this mask is highly praised for its ability to calm sensitive and irritated skin, leaving it feeling smoother and more hydrated by morning. A significant number of users also appreciate its pleasant scent. Some users find the product to be expensive, and consistent, long-term use may be necessary to see visible results for redness reduction.

Highlights

  • Calms sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “Helped my sensitive skin by reducing the redness on my cheeks.”
    • “Works gently on even my most sensitive days without causing any irritation.”
    • “Quickly soothes the irritation, reduces the burning sensation.”
  • Deep overnight hydration Often Mentioned
    • “Woke up with super moisturized skin in the morning.”
    • “Locks moisture into my skin.”
    • “Skin felt refreshed, hydrated, soft, and glowy by morning.”
  • Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
    • “My skin feels so soft and smooth afterwards.”
    • “Noticeable improvement in the overall texture of my skin.”
    • “Awaken in the morning with a smoother, more even-looking appearance.”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “The scent went beyond calming my skin, but also my state of mind.”
    • “I absolutely loved the smell... it instantaneously calms me down.”
    • “The fragrance is absolutely wonderful too.”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “It is a bit pricey.”
    • “The price point may be a shocker for some.”
    • “Definitely on the higher end of the spectrum.”
  • Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “The fragrance... is present enough to be a concern for fragrance-sensitive individuals.”
    • “Important for those... who might be sensitive to strong scents.”
  • Slow redness results Rarely Noted
    • “I didn't notice a huge change in redness with every use.”
    • “I have yet seen a difference in redness, skin tone, and texture.”
    • “It may take a few uses to really see the full effect.”

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Questions and answers

How well does fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask work for combination skin?

This mask works for combination skin by offering great moisture with squalane and glycerin, but it lacks targeted ingredients for your oily shine. A nourishing mask for this skin needs ingredients that balance moisture levels and help manage oily shine while soothing dry areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This mask works for combination skin because squalane and glycerin provide great moisture, though a product of this type needs additional ingredients that help control oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Squalane do for combination skin?

Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.

Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This nourishing mask fits into the moisturizer step of your morning or evening routine, or weekly routine. Because your combination skin also has oily shine, a product of this type needs added oil-control ingredients to give you the best results.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

You can use this mask in your routine, applying it after your treatment step in the evening or as part of your weekly care to help keep skin soft and hydrated. A product of this type for combination skin needs targeted oil-control ingredients to properly manage oily shine alongside moisturization.

How often should I use it?

This nourishing mask works as an average fit for your combination skin because while it provides great moisture, it lacks ingredients to handle oily shine. To make a product of this type work best for combination skin, it needs oil-controlling ingredients alongside the hydrating ones.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on combination skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh or irritating ingredients. However, because it focuses heavily on deep hydration with squalane and glycerin rather than oil control, combination skin needs added ingredients to manage oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, 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, 2017
  • Tea seed oil makeup remover successfully removed foundation and eyeliner without causing skin irritation in 20 human volunteers, with the 60% formulation showing superior foundation removal compared to other formulations and an olive oil benchmark.

    Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-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, 2025
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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
  • Niacinamide/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
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical 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
  • Liquid crystalline emulsions formulated with camellia seed oil and four different surfactant combinations reduced transepidermal water loss and increased skin hydration without causing skin irritation, with the formulation containing Lecinol S-10 and Tween 80 demonstrating the best clinical results.

    Scientific Reports, 2023

Why other nourishing masks fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Centeaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

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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