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PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask for dry sensitive skin

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  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

One of the best nourishing masks for dry sensitive skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry and sensitive skin, this mask delivers excellent moisturization with sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump dry or flaky skin. Glycerin and panthenol further support barrier repair and hydration, enhancing overall skin comfort.
  • The formulation is safe for your skin, containing no harsh or irritating ingredients, making it a gentle option for daily use.
  • This product offers a high level of compatibility with your skin concerns and type.

How to apply

  • Use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but right before your final moisturizer.
  • Gently press a thin layer of the creamy mask into your skin, and avoid any harsh rubbing.
  • For the best results with dry skin , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean skin.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the creamy mask too close to your eyes.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This overnight mask is highly praised for its ability to deliver intense, non-greasy hydration that leaves skin feeling soft, plump, and rejuvenated by morning. It is particularly effective for individuals with dry, sensitive, or mature skin looking to improve barrier function, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and achieve a more radiant complexion.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Waking up to incredibly soft and smooth skin.”
    • “My skin feels deeply nourished by morning.”
    • “Provides a cushion of hydration while you sleep.”
  • Improves texture Often Mentioned
    • “Makes my skin like glass.”
    • “Noticeable softness and plumpness immediately.”
    • “Smooths out the appearance of fine lines.”
  • Expensive product Often Mentioned
    • “Too expensive compared to similar products.”
    • “Eighty-four dollars for a modest formula.”
    • “Wish it were a little bigger in size.”
  • Calming and soothing Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps prevent redness or sensitivity.”
    • “Calms and soothes stressed skin.”
    • “Slight menthol sensation feels fresh.”
  • Lightweight feel Sometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs quickly and feels lightweight.”
    • “Intense hydration without feeling heavy.”
    • “Melts into the skin.”
  • Small quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “Quantity in the packaging is small.”
    • “Wish it were a little bigger.”
    • “Jar size feels modest for the price.”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Made me get pustule acne.”
    • “Didn't break me out, but didn't help hydration.”
    • “May not work efficiently for all skin types.”
  • Contains fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Let down by a fragrance in a nightly leave-on.”
    • “Sensitive skin should choose an unscented option.”

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Questions and answers

What makes PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask a great fit for dry sensitive skin?

This mask is a great fit for your dry sensitive skin because it provides deep hydration with sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to help smooth flaky areas. Glycerin and panthenol also support your skin barrier and bring back comfort, while the gentle formula has a safe profile for daily use without irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid make this mask a great fit by hydrating and plumping dry or flaky skin. Glycerin and panthenol further support barrier repair and hydration, enhancing overall skin comfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for dry, sensitive skin because it brings a large boost in hydration, making the skin feel soft and smooth while improving barrier function. It helps calm tightness and dryness, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Dermatology and Therapy, 2021

What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?

Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013

Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This mask fits into a weekly evening routine after your cleanser and before your treatment and moisturizer. It contains sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol to deeply hydrate and soothe dry or flaky skin while supporting barrier repair.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this mask alongside retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe and hydrate dry, sensitive skin. Using a barrier-supporting product like this helps reduce irritation and keeps your skin comfortable.

How often should I use it?

This nourishing mask is a gentle option for weekly use in your routine to comfort dry sensitive skin. It is unlikely to irritate your skin and helps hydrate and plump flaky areas.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because it features a safe formulation with no harsh or irritating ingredients. Reviewers rarely mention breakouts, and the gentle ingredients help keep skin comfortable without clogging pores.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • 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
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Profhilo 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
  • 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 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • 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 moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
  • A novel formulation of hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid demonstrated parity in improving pigmentation, skin tone, spot intensity, and spot size compared to standard prescription 4% hydroquinone and 0.025% tretinoin in 82 subjects, with superior tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
  • A maintenance therapy with a cosmeceutical formulation containing hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid over 20 weeks significantly improved even skin tone, spot intensity, spot size, and overall hyperpigmentation in 33 healthy subjects with moderate facial dyspigmentation.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Panthenol, Dimethicone Peg-10 15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Beta-Glucan, Cellulose

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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