Gold Bond Eczema Relief for skin with dark spots
Oat
7 Moisturizers
3 Vitamins
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
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 and soothing for your normal skin, with oat kernel extract and bisabolol providing relief from itch and irritation, though these benefits are not directly targeted at your main goal of pigmentation.
- Glycerin and shea butter extract offer humectant and emollient actions suitable for normal skin, but the formula lacks sufficient potent actives to optimally address hyperpigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like oat and aloe and lacks harsh or prohibited substances.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.3k+ reviewsMost find the thick, fragrance-free formula deeply hydrating and non-greasy, though a small minority experience a burning sensation upon application or difficulties with the pump packaging.
Highlights
Effective itch relief Mostly Mentioned
- “Relieves itching fast”
- “Calms itch immediately”
- “Stops the itch”
Deep moisturization Often Mentioned
- “Rich moisture”
- “Long-lasting hydration”
- “Heals dry patches”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “No greasy residue”
- “Soaks in well”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “No scent”
- “Neutral smell”
- “Great for sensitive noses”
Improves skin appearance Sometimes Noted
- “Redness gone”
- “Heals flare-ups”
- “Skin looks healthy”
Pump issues Sometimes Noted
- “Pump stopped working”
- “Hard to get out”
- “Broken dispenser”
Burning sensation Rarely Noted
- “Stung my face”
- “Burned upon application”
- “Caused more redness”
Residue issues Rarely Noted
- “Leaves white cast”
- “Pilling under makeup”
- “Chalky feeling”
Too thick Rarely Noted
- “Hard to spread”
- “Heavy consistency”
- “Difficult to rub in”
Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
- “Smells like oatmeal”
- “Odd natural scent”
- “Stale smell”
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Questions and answers
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cream is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it provides soothing moisture with oat and glycerin rather than ingredients that directly fade dark spots. A moisturizing treatment for skin with dark spots needs effective brightening ingredients and antioxidants to target pigmentation while keeping skin soft.
What does Oat do for skin with dark spots?
Oats help calm the skin and may improve the look of dark spots by reducing oxidative stress and managing melanin production. Fermented sprouted oat extracts have been shown to target these concerns effectively.
What do 7 Moisturizers do for skin with dark spots?
7 Moisturizers help brighten dark spots and even out skin tone when used regularly over time. These products may improve overall clarity and radiance while being generally well tolerated by the skin.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does it go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This product goes as your moisturizer step in the morning and evening, coming after your cleanser and any treatments. Because it lacks strong brightening ingredients, skin with dark spots needs dedicated targeted serums with potent active ingredients to help fade discoloration.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, and applying it before or after helps keep your skin soft while lowering the chance of irritation. This type of product needs proven brightening ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin to effectively fade dark spots.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to help soothe dry skin, but skin with dark spots needs a product that also includes potent brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this moisturizing treatment on your body and around your eyes. The thin skin in the periorbital area and the diverse skin of the body tolerate its soothing formula well, though skin on different body regions varies in thickness.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl 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, 2017A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
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
Oat, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract Shea Butter Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, C10-30 Cholesterol Lanosterol Esters, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Potassium Hydroxide, Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
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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