SKIN1004 Zombie Pack for dry skin
Niacinamide
Centella Asiatica Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Panthenol
Copper Tripeptide-1Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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
- This product offers moderate hydration and soothing benefits for your dry skin, with glycerin and sodium PCA acting as humectants to draw moisture in, while aloe barbadensis leaf extract and panthenol support barrier repair.
- While it provides general skincare support for dry or flaky skin through ingredients like allantoin, it is not specialized to address specific concerns beyond basic hydration and soothing.
- The formulation is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like aloe barbadensis leaf extract and centella asiatica extract to minimize irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine, starting 3 times a week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing .
- For the best hydration, apply the creamy mask on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture .
- Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area, and do a patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 4.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users report a dramatic tightening effect that visibly reduces pore size and smooths skin texture immediately after use. While highly effective for lifting and softening, the product is frequently noted for its potent, unpleasant scent and the difficulty involved in rinsing it off.
Highlights
Skin smoothing Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels super soft”
- “smooth like an instagram filter”
- “texture is refined and glassy”
- “baby soft to the touch”
Unpleasant scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like wet dog”
- “rotten egg odor”
- “scent of old pudding”
- “stinks like dirty socks”
Lifting and firming Often Mentioned
- “strong tightening effect”
- “face felt snatched and lifted”
- “immediate firming sensation”
- “visible reduction in fine lines”
Pore tightening Often Mentioned
- “pores looked so much smaller”
- “shrink the pores right afterwards”
- “almost poreless appearance”
- “obliterated my sebaceous filaments”
Difficult removal Often Mentioned
- “hard to wash off”
- “had to scrape it off”
- “residue stuck to hairline”
- “requires lots of scrubbing”
Deep cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt super clean”
- “cleared up my blackheads”
- “purified and fresh feeling”
- “great exfoliation without scrubbing”
Discomfort during drying Sometimes Noted
- “itchy while drying”
- “painful tightness”
- “wanted to claw my face off”
- “could not move mouth”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “powder flies everywhere”
- “hard to measure activator”
- “mixing is a hassle”
- “drippy before it sets”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKIN1004 Zombie Pack work for dry skin?
This mask works reasonably well for dry skin by providing moderate hydration and soothing benefits, though other products fit this skin type better. Dry skin needs formulas rich in effective hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, along with soothing components that offer optimal moisture and relief without irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?
This mask helps your dry skin with glycerin and sodium PCA to draw in moisture, and aloe leaf extract and panthenol to support barrier repair. To work even better for dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid for optimal hydration and relief.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?
Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after a makeup remover and cleanser, followed by a treatment and moisturizer. A nourishing mask of this type works well for dry skin when it includes rich hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep the skin soft and calm.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, keeping it on a separate night from your retinol to avoid irritation. This mask is unlikely to cause issues since it contains soothing ingredients like aloe and centella asiatica, but dry skin needs deeper moisture and richer barrier-repair ingredients like ceramides and heavy plant oils.
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 safe choice that provides moderate hydration and soothing benefits without harsh ingredients.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its formulation contains no harsh ingredients and is generally safe for your skin type. It helps keep your skin calm and comfortable while offering basic hydration.
Is this mask 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, 2025Topical 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, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical 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 application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020A 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, 2021Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026
Ingredients
Albumen, Zea Mays Starch, Silica, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Propolis Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Adenosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glycerin, Sodium Pca, Disodium Edta, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Commiphora Mukul Extract Resin
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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