PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask for acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide humectant action to plump and moisturize without exacerbating oiliness.
- Niacinamide and beta-glucan offer soothing benefits, but the formula lacks targeted ingredients to directly address your acne and blemishes.
- The product is safe for your acne-prone skin, with no harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like niacinamide and beta-glucan.
How to apply
- You can use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine once a week. Start 3×/week if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer .
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding any harsh rubbing. Let it sit ⏱ for the recommended time before rinsing.
- Apply the creamy mask on clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use.
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 acne-prone skin?
This mask works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, providing moderate moisture and soothing benefits without causing irritation, though it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. To fit this skin better, a nourishing mask needs effective acne-fighting ingredients like niacinamide and retinol to address blemishes directly while keeping the skin calm.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide, beta-glucan, and glycerin make this mask a good fit for acne-prone skin by offering soothing benefits and lightweight moisture. Because this mask lacks targeted ingredients to directly address blemishes, a nourishing mask for this skin needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and retinol or ceramides that provide acne benefits without irritation.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask works as a nighttime moisturizer to provide moderate hydration without clogging pores, though acne-prone skin also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol, applying the mask after your retinol treatment absorbs to help keep your skin calm and comfortable. This type of routine helps soothe dryness and irritation that often comes with using retinol.
How often should I use it?
You can use this mask overnight as part of your evening routine, applying it when your skin needs an extra boost of moisture. It is safe for your skin and provides moderate hydration without making it oily, though acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients to directly address blemishes.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is generally safe and unlikely to cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and beta-glucan without harsh irritants. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients to directly address blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a product with specialized acne-fighting active ingredients.
Is it 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, 2017Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical 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
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
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
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