StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask for skin with dark spots
Glycolic Acid
Nia114
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Oenothera Biennis OilHigh
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few cleansing 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
- Offers moderate exfoliation for pigmentation with glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which are beneficial for your normal skin type by providing good exfoliation and humectant action respectively. Kaolin and salicylic acid work effectively to cleanse pores and decongest them, supporting your main goal of clearer skin.
- Myristyl nicotinate and yeast extract offer additional benefits for skin radiance and texture, complementing the primary exfoliating ingredients.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week to start, and increase frequency only if your skin feels fine.
- Apply the cleansing mask in your weekly routine after the cleanser and enzyme powder, but before the hydrating toner.
- Spread an even layer over your face while carefully avoiding the delicate eye area.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin for the best and most comfortable results.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid combining it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers 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 skin with dark spots?
StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask is a great fit because it uses glycolic acid and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate your skin and clear pores, helping to fade dark spots. Ingredients like myristyl nicotinate further boost skin radiance and texture while supporting a healthy skin barrier.
Experimental Dermatology, 2007Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid make this mask a great fit by providing moderate exfoliation to help fade dark spots and clear out pores. Ingredients like myristyl nicotinate and yeast extract further boost skin radiance and texture.
What does Glycolic Acid do for skin with dark spots?
Glycolic acid helps fade dark spots and improves uneven skin tone by encouraging the shedding of pigmented surface cells. When used in treatments or peels alongside other brightening ingredients, it may further reduce the severity of stubborn discoloration.
What does Niacin do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven skin tone by blocking the transfer of pigment to skin cells, making skin look lighter and brighter with a very good safety profile. It is well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation, though results take a few weeks of regular use to show.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Skin Research and Technology, 2014
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing mask is a great fit for skin with dark spots because it offers moderate exfoliation with glycolic acid and salicylic acid to help fade discoloration and clear pores. It is generally used once a week as part of an exfoliating step, which you can carefully increase if your skin tolerates it well.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to prevent excessive dryness or irritation. Instead, alternate nights between this exfoliating mask and your retinol treatment, or use the mask during the day.
How often should I use this mask?
Start using this mask once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps you fade dark spots safely while keeping your skin calm.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it contains salicylic acid and kaolin to cleanse and decongest pores. It helps fade dark spots while keeping your skin calm and safe from irritation.
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
Topical myristyl nicotinate increased skin cell NAD, stratum corneum thickness, epidermal thickness, epidermal renewal, minimal erythemal dose, and barrier resistance while reducing transepidermal water loss in subjects with photodamaged skin compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2007Prior and concurrent use of myristyl nicotinate with retinoic acid therapy for facial photodamage mitigated barrier impairment, reduced side-effects, and improved tolerability without interfering with clinical efficacy in female subjects.
Experimental Dermatology, 2007Repeated 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, 2000Serial 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, 2017Topical 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, 2005Application 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, 2004Topical 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, 1992A 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, 2020Cryotherapy 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, 2010A 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, 2020Treatment 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, 2024Electrospun 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, 2022A 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, 1986Topical 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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