Abib Glutathiosome dark spot pad for combination skin
Glutathione
Niacinamide
Ascorbic AcidAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 brightening and evening of skin tone for your combination skin, as glutathione and niacinamide provide antioxidant and brightening effects that regulate melanogenesis. Ascorbic acid further supports these benefits, though it does not specifically target oiliness.
- The formula is highly suitable for combination skin due to the presence of niacinamide and ascorbic acid, which offer antioxidant activity and melanogenesis regulation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
- Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers consistently praise these pads for their dual ability to deeply hydrate and gradually brighten dull complexions, often noting a "dewy" finish. While effective for fading fresh acne scars and evening skin tone over time, they are best suited for those seeking gentle, daily exfoliation rather than rapid, dramatic spot removal.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Left my skin looking dewy”
- “essence is packed with hydration”
- “feels like a sheet mask”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “Skin looks noticeably brighter”
- “acne scars heal faster”
- “evened out my skin tone”
Large, soft pads Often Mentioned
- “Pads are very large”
- “covers blemish zone effectively”
- “soft feeling of use”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “No irritation”
- “soothing care for blemishes”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
Slow brightening Sometimes Noted
- “Brightening was underwhelming”
- “not dramatically effective”
- “needs consistent daily use”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “Feels somewhat sticky”
- “leaves a tacky sensation”
- “hair sticks to face”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “Essence drips down”
- “very watery”
- “can be a bit messy to handle”
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Questions and answers
How well does Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Pad work for combination skin?
Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Pad works moderately well for combination skin by brightening skin tone and providing antioxidants safely without irritation, though it does not specifically target oiliness. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, and zinc PCA to provide balanced hydration and regulate oiliness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
Which ingredients make this pad a good fit for combination skin?
Glutathione, niacinamide, and ascorbic acid make these pads a good fit by helping brighten and even out your skin tone. Niacinamide and ascorbic acid provide antioxidant activity and regulate pigment, while the gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
What does Glutathione do for combination skin?
Glutathione helps brighten sun-exposed areas and reduce dark spots for combination skin, while also improving moisture and smoothness. It is unlikely to cause irritation and maintains a safe profile for regular use.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014International Journal of Dermatology, 2025
What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?
Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.
Where does this pad go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This pad goes in your evening routine as a treatment step, starting at once a week so you can see how your skin reacts. Combination skin works best with products that balance oil and moisture while brightening tone.
Can I use this pad with retinol, and in what order?
This pad works for your combination skin, though other products fit it better, and it helps brighten skin tone and smooth dark spots. Because a treatment pad can be strong when paired with retinol, it is best to use them on different nights or consult your dermatologist. To properly fit combination skin, products of this type need ingredients that balance oil while providing gentle brightening and antioxidants.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
How often should I use this pad?
Start by using this pad once a week in the evening, and if your combination skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you can carefully use it more often. Because this is an average fit, combination skin also needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil while brightening to get the best results.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
Can this pad clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This pad is unlikely to cause breakouts or purging for your combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. To fully care for combination skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that balance oil and add lightweight moisture.
What the research says
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 treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Glutathione amino acid precursors effectively increase cellular glutathione levels, reducing oxidative stress, ATP depletion, and DNA damage in human keratinocytes, clinical subjects, and ex vivo skin compared to controls.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Topical glutathione improves hyperpigmentation, reduces ultraviolet-induced erythema and wrinkles, decreases transepidermal water loss, and enhances antioxidant capacity.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2025RayGel reduced skin reaction severity with a lower average score of 93.7 compared to 123.3 for the placebo group in patients undergoing whole breast external-beam irradiation.
American Journal of Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2005Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other serums fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
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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