Bioderma Hydrabio Masque for skin with dark spots
Aquagenium Patent
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Rhamnose
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few nourishing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 xylitol, while niacinamide supports your skin barrier.
- It offers general skincare benefits that you will notice, though these are not directly targeted at your pigmentation concerns.
- The formula is safe for your skin, as it lacks any harsh or irritating ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your creamy mask PM routine once a week to start, then increase frequency if your normal skin feels good. Always remember to wear SPF during the day to protect your skin.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, and before your usual moisturizer. This helps lock in all the good ingredients for your skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding the eye area. Do not rub it in harshly.
- Apply the creamy mask on dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and can handle active ingredients well. Let it sit for the recommended time before rinsing or patting in.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for any allergic reactions. Avoid mixing this mask with strong acids in the exact same routine.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this mask is highly recommended for dehydrated, sensitive, or dull skin, with users consistently reporting restored suppleness, radiance, and comfort. The lightweight, creamy texture is praised for absorbing well without greasiness, although some users with extremely dry skin found it insufficiently rich or noted a sticky residue if applied too thickly.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin felt super hydrated”
- “restores suppleness”
- “deep-down moisture”
- “relieved tightness”
Improves radiance Often Mentioned
- “skin is plumper”
- “glowy complexion”
- “smooth and soft”
- “looks rested”
Gentle on sensitive Sometimes Noted
- “soothes my skin”
- “no irritation”
- “calms redness”
- “hypoallergenic”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “non-greasy”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “creamy cocooning texture”
- “lightweight feel”
Ingredient concerns Rarely Noted
- “contains PEG”
- “silicone heavy”
- “fragrance present”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “hydration could be more intense”
- “better for moderately dehydrated”
- “not for extremely dry”
- “needed more moisture”
Price & packaging Rarely Noted
- “price tag is steep”
- “expensive for size”
- “hard to get last bit”
- “tube is rigid”
Residue issues Rarely Noted
- “sticky if too much”
- “tacky residue”
- “felt like polyethylene”
- “pilled up”
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Questions and answers
What makes Bioderma Hydrabio Masque a great fit for skin with dark spots?
Bioderma Hydrabio Masque is a great fit because it effectively moisturizes your skin with glycerin and xylitol, while niacinamide supports your skin barrier, and it is safe because it lacks any harsh or irritating ingredients. It offers general skincare benefits that you will notice, though these are not directly targeted at your pigmentation concerns.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide is the key ingredient in this mask that helps with skin with dark spots, supported by soothing elements and moisturizers like glycerin and xylitol that keep your skin soft and calm without any harsh irritants.
What does Aquagenium Patent do for skin with dark spots?
Aquagenium Patent helps dry skin hold onto moisture so it feels soft and smooth throughout the day. By keeping the skin hydrated, it supports an even skin tone and helps reduce the look of dark spots.
What does Glycerin do for skin with dark spots?
Glycerin helps keep dry skin hydrated and supports a healthy skin barrier, which makes skin feel soft and smooth. While it does not directly fade dark spots on its own, it is often added to spot-fading products to keep the skin comfortable while other ingredients work.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This nourishing mask goes into your weekly evening routine after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before your treatment and moisturizer. It is a great fit because it keeps your skin well-moisturized and supports your skin barrier without harsh ingredients, though it does not directly target dark spots.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol by applying the mask first to help keep your skin calm and moisturized, which is unlikely to cause irritation. Following a moisturizer with a barrier-enhancing formula helps prepare your skin for retinol and supports your treatment routine.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask fits well as a weekly step in your routine for skin with dark spots. It keeps your skin moisturized and calm with glycerin and niacinamide while supporting your skin barrier safely.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots, as its formula lacks harsh or irritating ingredients. It safely moisturizes and supports your skin barrier without causing congestion.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017A 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, 2017Hesperidin, hesperetin, rutinose, and rhamnose reduced MMP-1 and MMP-2 levels, while rutinose and rhamnose also inhibited elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase and increased collagen I production in young and physiologically aged normal human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2023The 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, 2012Topical 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, 2005Rhamnose exerts beneficial anti-ageing effects on the papillary dermis and dermal-epidermal junction, including increased collagen IV and procollagen I production in vivo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Xylitol, Glycol Palmitate, Corn Modified Starch, Arachidyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Hexyldecanol, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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