PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask for skin with dark spots
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
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 humectant action, but these ingredients do not directly address your main goal of pigmentation.
- The formula is generally safe for your normal skin, with no harsh ingredients or irritation risks.
- While the product offers excellent moisturizing benefits, its primary function is not aligned with your specific concern of pigmentation.
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 200+ reviewsThis overnight mask is highly praised for its ability to deliver intense, non-greasy hydration that leaves skin feeling soft, plump, and rejuvenated by morning. It is particularly effective for individuals with dry, sensitive, or mature skin looking to improve barrier function, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and achieve a more radiant complexion.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Waking up to incredibly soft and smooth skin.”
- “My skin feels deeply nourished by morning.”
- “Provides a cushion of hydration while you sleep.”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Makes my skin like glass.”
- “Noticeable softness and plumpness immediately.”
- “Smooths out the appearance of fine lines.”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “Too expensive compared to similar products.”
- “Eighty-four dollars for a modest formula.”
- “Wish it were a little bigger in size.”
Calming and soothing Sometimes Noted
- “Helps prevent redness or sensitivity.”
- “Calms and soothes stressed skin.”
- “Slight menthol sensation feels fresh.”
Lightweight feel Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs quickly and feels lightweight.”
- “Intense hydration without feeling heavy.”
- “Melts into the skin.”
Small quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Quantity in the packaging is small.”
- “Wish it were a little bigger.”
- “Jar size feels modest for the price.”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Made me get pustule acne.”
- “Didn't break me out, but didn't help hydration.”
- “May not work efficiently for all skin types.”
Contains fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Let down by a fragrance in a nightly leave-on.”
- “Sensitive skin should choose an unscented option.”
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Questions and answers
How well does PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask work for skin with dark spots?
This mask works for your skin, though other products fit it better because its primary function is moisture rather than targeting dark spots. To get better results for this skin, a product of this type needs dedicated brightening ingredients that address pigmentation while keeping the skin soft and nourished.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide in this nourishing mask helps address dark spots while keeping your skin soft and smooth, though other products fit this concern better. To work best for dark spots, a product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for skin with dark spots?
Hyaluronic acid is unlikely to directly fade dark spots, but it helps keep dry and uneven skin plump and deeply hydrated. To effectively target dark spots, this type of skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside your hydrator.
What does Niacinamide do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation by slowing down the transfer of pigment in the skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall skin brightness with consistent use.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after cleansing and an enzyme powder, followed by your treatment and moisturizer. Skincare for dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients that directly fade discoloration.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your evening routine along with your retinol treatment, applying the mask after your treatment step. A nourishing mask of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively target your dark spots.
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. It is safe for regular use and helps keep your skin soft and hydrated, though a product for this skin also needs targeted brightening ingredients to fade dark spots.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin, as it has a safe formula with low risks of irritation. Skincare for dark spots also needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or alpha arbutin to effectively fade discoloration.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2005The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A novel formulation of hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid demonstrated parity in improving pigmentation, skin tone, spot intensity, and spot size compared to standard prescription 4% hydroquinone and 0.025% tretinoin in 82 subjects, with superior tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013A maintenance therapy with a cosmeceutical formulation containing hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid over 20 weeks significantly improved even skin tone, spot intensity, spot size, and overall hyperpigmentation in 33 healthy subjects with moderate facial dyspigmentation.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Panthenol, Dimethicone Peg-10 15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Beta-Glucan, Cellulose
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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