SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask for dry sensitive skin
Niacinamide
L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Hexapeptide-11High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
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 product effectively brightens and evens skin tone with niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside, while galactomyces ferment filtrate and glycerin provide essential hydration and soothing for dry or flaky skin.
- The inclusion of yeast extract further supports barrier repair, enhancing overall skin comfort and resilience.
- This formula is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it.
- Apply the sheet mask right after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer .
- Unfold the sheet mask gently and smooth it evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh pulling or rubbing.
- Place the sheet mask onto clean, slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture for flaky areas.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area 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 a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is a great fit because it brightens and evens your skin tone while soothing dry or flaky areas. Ingredients like glycerin and galactomyces ferment filtrate provide essential hydration, and yeast extract helps repair your skin barrier for greater comfort without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask is a great fit for dry sensitive skin because niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside brighten tone, while glycerin and galactomyces ferment filtrate provide essential hydration to soothe dry or flaky patches. Yeast extract further supports barrier repair to help keep your skin comfortable and resilient without any harsh ingredients that might cause irritation.
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
What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for dry sensitive skin?
Ascorbyl Glucoside helps protect dry sensitive skin from daily environmental damage while remaining gentle enough to prevent irritation. It supports a more even tone and smooth texture without feeling heavy or causing redness.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine as a weekly step, used after makeup remover and cleanser, and before your treatment and moisturizer. It helps soothe flaky skin and provides essential hydration safely without causing irritation.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this nourishing mask alongside retinol by applying the mask first in your weekly routine to hydrate and soothe your dry, sensitive skin before your treatment. This formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation when combined thoughtfully, as it contains no harsh ingredients.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is designed for weekly use as part of your routine. It is a great fit for your dry sensitive skin, providing hydration and soothing care without harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin. Its nourishing formula uses glycerin and galactomyces ferment filtrate to deliver hydration without heavy oils that typically trigger breakouts.
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, 2002A 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 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, 2023Topical 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, 2005Ascorbic 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, 2021Application 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, 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, 2024The 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, 2012Hexapeptide-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, 2015Hexapeptide-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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