SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask for mature skin
Niacinamide
L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Hexapeptide-11Superior
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best nourishing masks for mature skin.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 for your normal skin, this formula leverages Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside to enhance radiance and regulate melanogenesis, while Hexapeptide-11 actively promotes collagen synthesis to address wrinkles and fine lines.
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Yeast Extract further support skin health by providing antioxidant activity and improving overall skin tone.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- You can use this sheet mask in your PM routine about 2-3 times a week. Smooth it gently over your face and relax.
- Apply the sheet mask right after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Place the sheet mask flat on your face and smooth it out gently with your fingers. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean and dry skin for the best comfort. Gently pat any remaining essence into your skin after taking it off.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers frequently report this mask delivers immediate radiance and deep hydration, making it ideal for prepping skin before events. It is also praised for plumping the skin and evening out tone. However, the high price point and a sometimes tacky residue are common concerns.
Highlights
Instant brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looks immediately brighter”
- “gives a morning glow”
- “salvaged my tanned skin”
- “visible improvement in radiance”
High price Mostly Mentioned
- “wickedly high price”
- “hard to justify”
- “expensive for one use”
- “wish I had a money tree”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “super cooling and hydrating”
- “skin feels plumped”
- “glasslike finish”
- “saturated with moisture”
Event prep Often Mentioned
- “makeup applies smoothly”
- “perfect for special occasions”
- “complexion booster before dates”
- “makeup stays longer”
Excellent fit Sometimes Noted
- “well-shaped to contours”
- “fits without folding”
- “stretchable material”
- “holds well to face”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a sticky layer”
- “feels gooey/slimy”
- “tacky finish”
- “needs wiping off”
Heavy texture Rarely Noted
- “thick gel consistency”
- “feels heavy”
- “too rich for daily use”
- “slightly greasy”
Temporary results Rarely Noted
- “effect lasts 2-3 days”
- “dramatic at first then fades”
- “temporary fix”
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Questions and answers
What makes SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask one of the best fits for mature skin?
SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask is a superior fit for mature skin because it uses Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten the skin, while Hexapeptide-11 helps promote collagen to smooth wrinkles and fine lines. Additionally, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Yeast Extract provide antioxidants and improve skin tone with a very low risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for mature skin?
This mask is a great fit for mature skin because Hexapeptide-11 helps promote collagen to smooth out fine lines, while Niacinamide and L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside work to brighten dark spots and even out your skin tone. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate also adds helpful antioxidants to support overall skin health.
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for mature skin?
Ascorbyl Glucoside helps mature skin by fading dark spots, smoothing out wrinkles, and supporting firmness and an even complexion. It protects against sun damage and boosts collagen, keeping the skin looking bright and youthful over time.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine as a special step after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps smooth fine lines while improving overall radiance.
Redox Biology, 2015International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. It is a great fit for mature skin, helping to smooth fine lines and improve radiance with a very safe and gentle formula.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This nourishing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very low risk of irritation and features a safe formulation with beneficial ingredients like Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Niacinamide.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Hexapeptide-11 activated proteasome, autophagy, chaperones, and antioxidant response genes, protected fibroblasts against oxidative-stress-mediated premature cellular senescence, and improved skin elasticity in human subjects.
Redox Biology, 2015Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Application 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, 2021Topical 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, 2021Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of ascorbic acid 2-glucoside combined with laser gingival depigmentation reduced pigmentation recurrence and increased patient satisfaction at nine months in 20 participants with physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation compared to laser depigmentation alone.
Cureus, 2026Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside at 1.8% showed similar protective effects against oxidative stress compared to 15% ascorbic acid in human skin models despite a lower concentration, and demonstrated superior chemical stability.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2001Hexapeptide-11 reversibly downregulated ATM and p53 protein expression in intrinsically aged fibroblasts, extrinsically aged fibroblasts, and extrinsically aged dermal papillae cells at concentrations between 0.1% and 1.0% in vitro, thereby influencing the onset of cellular senescence.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
Ingredients
Niacinamide, Disodium Edta, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Inositol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hexapeptide-11, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside, Sk-Ii Pitera Concentrate, Yeast Extract
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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