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StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask for acne-prone skin

High

  • SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your combination skin is provided by glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which effectively exfoliate and clear pores, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer essential hydration.
  • The kaolin and salicylic acid work synergistically to deeply cleanse pores, addressing your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The formula is safe for your skin, featuring soothing Oenothera Biennis Oil and Sodium Hyaluronate with no harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this cleansing mask during your PM weekly routine. Start 1x/week and increase if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this cleansing mask after using your pre-cleanser and cleanser , and before your hydrating toner.
  • Spread an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face , avoiding any rubbing to protect your skin.
  • Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to help clear up your blemishes effectively.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users 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

What makes StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask a great fit for acne-prone skin?

StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask is a great fit because glycolic acid and salicylic acid clear pores and address blemishes, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate keep your skin hydrated. The kaolin and salicylic acid deeply cleanse pores to help manage breakouts safely with soothing ingredients.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and kaolin make this mask a great fit because they effectively exfoliate and deeply cleanse pores to help address breakouts. Oenothera biennis oil and sodium hyaluronate further support acne-prone skin by keeping it calm and hydrated.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

What does Glycolic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and controls skin oiliness, with very few side effects when used properly.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Dermatologic Surgery, 2014

What does Niacin do for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by calming redness, balancing oily areas, and reducing both inflammatory and non-inflammatory breakouts. It also supports the skin barrier and works well alongside standard acne treatments with a low risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Cureus, 2024

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This mask goes in your weekly routine after cleansing and an enzyme powder, and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. It helps clear pores and breakouts safely using glycolic acid and salicylic acid.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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

You can use this mask in your weekly routine, but keep it on a separate night from your retinol to avoid irritation. Using exfoliating acids alongside retinol may be too harsh for acne-prone skin, so alternating nights helps keep your skin calm and smooth.

How often should I use this mask?

This cleansing mask is suitable for acne-prone skin to use once a week as part of your routine. People who tolerate exfoliating products well and see good results may carefully use them more often.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This mask is a great fit for acne-prone skin because glycolic acid and salicylic acid effectively exfoliate and clear pores while kaolin deeply cleanses. The formula helps clear breakouts and prevent clogged pores with a safe and soothing blend.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

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

  • 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
  • Twice 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, 2024
  • The 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, 2023
  • Repeated 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, 2000
  • Serial 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, 2017
  • 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
  • Application 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, 2004
  • Topical 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, 1992
  • A 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, 2020
  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010
  • A 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, 2020
  • Treatment 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, 2024
  • Electrospun 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, 2022
  • A 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, 1986
  • Topical 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

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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