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Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask for mature skin

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide excellent humectant action and plump the skin. While beneficial for general skin health, these ingredients do not specifically target your concerns with wrinkles and fine lines.
  • The formulation is highly suitable for your normal skin type, with aloe barbadensis leaf water and bisabolol offering soothing benefits.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using the creamy mask 3x a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
  • Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but always before your favorite moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your skin, avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
  • For the best results , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean and dry skin.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based 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 mature skin?

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask works as an average fit for mature skin because it offers moderate hydration with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, but it lacks ingredients that specifically target wrinkles and fine lines. A product of this type needs effective anti-wrinkle and skin-repairing ingredients that address lines while providing hydration without irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for mature skin?

This mask works for mature skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate plump the skin with moisture, while aloe barbadensis leaf water and bisabolol help soothe it. However, this skin type needs a product containing effective anti-wrinkle and skin-repairing ingredients to properly address fine lines.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Water do for mature skin?

Aloe vera leaf water helps hydrate mature skin and may improve elasticity and soften the look of facial wrinkles. It supports smoother skin by encouraging collagen production.

Molecules, 2024Annals of Dermatology, 2009

What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for mature skin?

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps mature skin stay soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and keeping it moisturized. It may also help protect against environmental stress and improve overall skin appearance.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This mask goes in your weekly routine after the cleanser and enzyme powder, and before your treatment and moisturizer. Because this product does not specifically target wrinkles and fine lines, mature skin needs a nourishing mask of this type to also include targeted firming ingredients, antioxidants, and peptides.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this nourishing mask with retinol by applying it as your last step in the evening after your retinol treatment absorbs. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep mature skin calm and soft, though this skin type needs extra targeted ingredients like peptides and antioxidants to address fine lines.

How often should I use this mask?

Use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine. This frequency helps keep your skin soft and calm without overwhelming it.

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts on mature skin because it has a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients. However, a product of this type needs firming peptides and antioxidants to smooth fine lines and care for mature skin.

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, 2017
  • A 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, 2025
  • A 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2010
  • A 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, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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
  • A 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2019
  • Caffeine 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

Why other nourishing masks fit mature skin better

  • Caviar oil enhanced adipocyte differentiation in vitro, reduced MMP expression while increasing collagen and elastin formation ex vivo, and improved skin moisture, elasticity, and density in 102 participants over four weeks of Cavi Balm usage compared to baseline.

    In Vivo, 2023
  • Motor baicalin encapsulated in bio-vesicles enhanced water solubility, stability, transdermal penetration, antioxidant activity, and clinical skin antiaging efficacy compared to liposome baicalin and baicalin raw material.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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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