Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask for skin with dark spots
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Caffeine
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other nourishing masks 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 hydration for your normal skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent humectant action, while trehalose supports barrier repair.
- While beneficial for general skin health, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your primary concern of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with aloe barbadensis leaf water and bisabolol offering soothing benefits and no harsh or prohibited 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this overnight mask is highly effective for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, with users frequently reporting intense hydration and a non-greasy finish that leaves skin plump and glowing by morning. A moderate number of users find it soothing for sensitive skin. A small number of users with acne-prone skin experienced breakouts or found the texture slightly tacky, and some users noted the price point as a negative.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels soft and smooth”
- “plump and luminous in morning”
- “lizard skin remedy”
- “healed my dry patches”
Morning glow Often Mentioned
- “wake up glowing”
- “dewy and radiant”
- “skin looks refreshed”
- “makeup goes on smoother”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “lightweight yet nourishing”
- “doesn't feel heavy”
- “pillow stays clean”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “calms my redness”
- “didn't sting or irritate”
- “fragrance-free is a plus”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “a bit pricey”
- “expensive for the size”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “waiting for a sale”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic pimples”
- “broke out on chin”
- “clogged my pores”
- “tiny whiteheads appeared”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “need something thicker”
- “still dry in morning”
- “better as day cream”
- “light for an overnight mask”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “feels a bit sticky”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “tacky residue”
- “takes while to dry”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask work for skin with dark spots?
This product works moderately well for your skin, providing good hydration with ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target dark spots. Skin with dark spots needs nourishing masks that include targeted brightening ingredients to help fade discoloration while maintaining moisture.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This mask works well enough, though it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target dark spots and pigmentation. A product for this skin needs ingredients that provide relevant benefits for pigmentation without posing any risk of irritation.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Water do for skin with dark spots?
Aloe vera leaf water helps fade dark spots by encouraging melanin breakdown and reducing color production in the skin. It is unlikely to irritate when used regularly as part of a brightening routine.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for skin with dark spots?
Butyrospermum parkii butter helps protect the skin and keeps it soft while supporting a calm, even appearance. Because this butter lacks targeted brightening ingredients, skin with dark spots needs added vitamins like vitamin C or plant extracts that specifically fade discoloration.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This nourishing mask goes in your weekly routine step after an enzyme powder and before a treatment, helping keep your skin soft and smooth. Because this product lacks specialized ingredients to target dark spots, skincare for this skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help even out your skin tone.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft and calm. Using a nourishing moisturizer helps lower the irritation often caused by retinol.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for skin with dark spots. This frequency helps keep your skin soft and calm without overwhelming it, though skincare of this type for this skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark spots.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, as reviews show very few complaints about breakouts and the formula contains safe, soothing ingredients. However, it lacks the specialized ingredients needed to fade dark spots, which requires targeted brighteners like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, 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, 2017Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical 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, 2019A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-8, Glycereth-26, Sucrose, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract Algae Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract Algae Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract, Wheat Extract Wheat Bran Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Peg-75, Caffeine, Pantethine, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dextrin, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 Ci 14700, Yellow 5 Ci 19140
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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