StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask for mature skin
Glycolic Acid
Nia114
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Oenothera Biennis OilAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
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
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin, as glycolic acid and lactic acid promote cell turnover without causing irritation. While kaolin and salicylic acid provide excellent pore cleansing, these ingredients are not specifically targeted for your concerns with wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formula is highly suitable for normal skin, and ingredients like jojoba esters and glycerin offer basic hydration.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask PM as part of your weekly routine, starting once a week and increasing slowly if needed.
- Apply this cleansing mask after using your cleanser and enzyme powder, but before your toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing .
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and completely dry skin to help target your fine lines effectively.
- Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this mask for its ability to deliver gentle yet potent exfoliation, leaving skin noticeably smoother, softer, and more radiant in just five minutes. It is frequently recommended for dull or rough skin textures, with many users noting it provides a fresh and glowing complexion without the irritation often associated with glycolic acid products.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Effective yet gentle”
- “non-irritating chemical exfoliation”
- “no redness or discomfort”
Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “Restores radiance”
- “leaves skin glowing”
- “brightens the face”
Smoother skin Often Mentioned
- “Skin is smoother”
- “reveals smooth, soft skin”
- “dramatically improves texture”
Availability issues Often Mentioned
- “Currently not available”
- “sold out”
- “hard to find”
Fast-acting Sometimes Noted
- “Works in just 5 minutes”
- “fast-acting formula”
- “quick results”
Price value Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive brand”
- “not a full size (in sets)”
- “pricey for a mask”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “Not much improvement”
- “didn't see a difference after 3 uses”
- “results were minimal”
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Questions and answers
How well does the StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask work for mature skin?
This mask works reasonably well for mature skin, offering moderate exfoliation and basic hydration without causing irritation, though other products target wrinkles and fine lines more specifically. To better support mature skin, a product of this type needs effective ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles while providing deep hydration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for mature skin?
Glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid help make this mask a good fit by clearing pores and promoting cell turnover. To work best for mature skin, a product of this type needs effective ingredients that address wrinkles and fine lines while keeping skin hydrated and smooth.
What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.
What does Niacin do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and calming red blotchiness when used twice daily. It also improves skin elasticity, texture, and moisture barrier strength.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleansing mask fits into a routine as a weekly exfoliating step, helping smooth normal skin without causing irritation. Products of this type for mature skin need ingredients like peptides and antioxidants to target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to prevent irritation. This mask provides moderate exfoliation, so it works best on separate days from strong treatments like retinol. To care for mature skin effectively, a product of this type needs added ingredients that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines.
How often should I use this mask?
Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, as exfoliating steps are initially started gradually. If your mature skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often. To better target wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs products featuring potent anti-aging actives like peptides and retinoids alongside gentle exfoliants.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because salicylic acid and kaolin help clean out pores effectively, and the formula has an excellent safety profile. To better care for mature skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines alongside the pore-cleansing and exfoliating benefits.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum and limonene). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical formulations containing 3.75% glycerol and 1.25% hydrolyzed jojoba esters produced significantly lower evaporative TEWL values compared to glycerol alone at 8 and 24 hours posttreatment in human subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008A 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, 2017Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Topical 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, 2005Application 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, 2020Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019
Why other cleansing masks fit mature skin better
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) provided significant improvement versus placebo control in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in Caucasian female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Profhilo treatment led to significant improvements in superficial skin hydration and transepidermal water loss over time in Chinese females, while demonstrating good product tolerability.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
Ingredients
Kaolin, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Myristyl Nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycolic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Arginine, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Parfum, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diatomaceous Earth Terre De Diatomées, Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Yeast Extract Extrait De Levure Extract, Gallic Acid, Caffeine, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Mica, Ci 19140 Yellow 5, Ci 14700 Red 4, Xanthan Gum, Bht, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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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