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Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask for sensitive skin

High

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

One of the best nourishing masks for sensitive skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin, this product effectively moisturizes with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and plump, while trehalose aids in barrier repair.
  • The inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water and Bisabolol offers soothing benefits that can help manage your redness and irritation.
  • The formula is safe for your sensitive skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start applying this creamy mask 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask onto your face, avoiding any rubbing to protect your delicate skin.
  • Since your skin is sensitive, apply this creamy mask on completely dry skin for better comfort and tolerance.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and always avoid the immediate eye area.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this overnight mask is highly effective for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, with users frequently reporting intense hydration and a non-greasy finish that leaves skin plump and glowing by morning. A moderate number of users find it soothing for sensitive skin. A small number of users with acne-prone skin experienced breakouts or found the texture slightly tacky, and some users noted the price point as a negative.

Highlights

  • Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft and smooth”
    • “plump and luminous in morning”
    • “lizard skin remedy”
    • “healed my dry patches”
  • Morning glow Often Mentioned
    • “wake up glowing”
    • “dewy and radiant”
    • “skin looks refreshed”
    • “makeup goes on smoother”
  • Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “lightweight yet nourishing”
    • “doesn't feel heavy”
    • “pillow stays clean”
  • Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness”
    • “didn't sting or irritate”
    • “fragrance-free is a plus”
  • Price point Sometimes Noted
    • “a bit pricey”
    • “expensive for the size”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “waiting for a sale”
  • Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused cystic pimples”
    • “broke out on chin”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “tiny whiteheads appeared”
  • Not rich enough Rarely Noted
    • “need something thicker”
    • “still dry in morning”
    • “better as day cream”
    • “light for an overnight mask”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “feels a bit sticky”
    • “hair sticks to face”
    • “tacky residue”
    • “takes while to dry”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, influenster.com, sephora.com, clinique.com, macys.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask a great fit for sensitive skin?

This product is a great fit because it contains soothing ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water and bisabolol that help calm redness and irritation. It also deeply hydrates with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while trehalose helps repair the skin barrier. Plus, the formula avoids harsh ingredients, making it very safe for sensitive skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2024

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

Aloe Barbadensis leaf water and bisabolol make this mask a great fit because they offer soothing benefits that help manage redness and irritation. Additionally, sodium hyaluronate and glycerin hydrate and plump, while trehalose aids in barrier repair safely without harsh ingredients.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2024

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Water do for sensitive skin?

Aloe Vera Leaf Water helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it feeling comfortable by reducing redness and soothing irritation. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin comfort.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2019

What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for sensitive skin?

Butyrospermum parkii butter helps protect sensitive and easily irritated skin by calming redness and keeping it soft. It supports the outer moisture barrier so skin stays smooth and comfortable, and it is generally well-tolerated without causing discomfort.

Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi, 2015

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This nourishing mask goes into your weekly evening routine after cleansing and an enzyme powder, followed by your treatment and moisturizer. It is a great fit for your sensitive skin because it hydrates and soothes redness safely without harsh ingredients.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask with retinol, applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and lock in moisture. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinoids is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve your skin's tolerance.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this mask?

This nourishing mask fits into your weekly routine once a week as an extra step after cleansing and an enzyme powder. It is safe for sensitive skin and helps keep your face hydrated and calm.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as it has a very safe formula with a low complaint rate for breakouts. The gentle ingredients help keep your skin calm and hydrated without heavy oils that block pores.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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
  • Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2024
  • A 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2010
  • Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2006
  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • 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
  • A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
  • Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.

    Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
  • Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-8, Glycereth-26, Sucrose, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract Algae Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract Algae Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Wheat Extract Wheat Bran Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Peg-75, Caffeine, Pantethine, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dextrin, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 Ci 14700, Yellow 5 Ci 19140

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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