ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture for skin with dark spots
Glycerin
Hyaluronic AcidLow
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for skin with dark spots; the moisturizers alongside fit it 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
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but these ingredients do not specifically target your pigmentation concerns.
- While the formula is generally safe and free from harsh ingredients, it lacks specialized components that would more effectively address your primary goal of reducing pigmentation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this line is celebrated for its effective, lightweight hydration that caters well to sensitive and reactive skin types. Users consistently report improved skin texture, a soft finish, and a non-greasy feel, though some have noted issues with product pilling or personal preferences regarding the scent.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Improved moisture and texture”
- “Deeply hydrating”
- “Skin is so smooth”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Much lighter”
- “Very lightweight”
- “Absorbs quickly”
Sensitive skin friendly Often Mentioned
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates”
- “Doesn't irritate”
- “Good for sensitive skin”
Non-greasy finish Sometimes Noted
- “Non-greasy”
- “Matte finish”
- “No heaviness”
Confusing range Rarely Noted
- “Bought by accident”
- “Wanted serum version”
Product pilling Rarely Noted
- “Pilled up on my skin”
- “Doesn't blend well”
Scent concerns Rarely Noted
- “Awful scent”
- “Strong smell”
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Questions and answers
Why is ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture Dark Spot a weak match for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer is a weak match for your skin because it offers moderate hydration with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but it lacks specialized ingredients to target your dark spots. A product of this type needs effective brightening ingredients, soothing components, and vitamins that align with your pigmentation goals while maintaining your normal skin health safely.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer is a weak match for skin with dark spots because it lacks specialized brightening ingredients to address pigmentation, even though glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide moderate hydration. A product of this type needs effective brightening ingredients, soothing components, and vitamins that align with pigmentation goals while maintaining skin health without irritation.
What does Water do for skin with dark spots?
Water is unlikely to directly reduce dark spots on its own, but staying properly hydrated helps maintain overall skin health and supports the skin barrier. To effectively target dark spots, your skincare routine also needs specialized antioxidant substances and brightening ingredients like niacinamide.
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 cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and after your treatment at night. While it provides moderate hydration, a product for this skin needs specialized brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark spots.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. This type of product works well alongside retinoids because it helps reduce dryness and supports your skin barrier as it adjusts.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening skincare routines to keep your skin soft and hydrated. Regular daily application helps support overall moisture levels and maintain a healthy skin barrier. To properly address dark spots, this skin type needs a product that includes targeted brightening ingredients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it has a generally safe formula free from harsh ingredients, though it does not target your dark spots. To better address pigmentation concerns, a moisturizer of this type needs specialized brightening ingredients such as vitamin C or niacinamide.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on the body because it is generally safe and free from harsh ingredients. However, because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin compared to other areas, you should apply it gently to avoid any tugging or irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl 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, 2017The 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 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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
Why other moisturizers fit skin with dark spots better
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, 2002Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide
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