Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask for sensitive skin
Citrus Junos
Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide
Retinol
Ceramide Np
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- This mask offers moderate benefits for your normal, sensitive skin by providing hydration and antioxidant support through niacinamide and ascorbic acid, which can help with redness and irritation. Hippophae rhamnoides oil and citrus junos peel oil offer additional nourishment and brightening effects, complementing your skin's needs.
- While the formula is generally safe and free from harsh irritants, the concentration of active ingredients may not be sufficient to significantly target your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and tocopherol and lacks any harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start applying this creamy mask 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask onto your face, avoiding any rubbing to protect your delicate skin.
- Since your skin is sensitive, apply this creamy mask on completely dry skin for better comfort and tolerance.
- Do a patch test before your first use and always avoid the immediate eye area.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis mask is frequently praised for its hydrating and plumping effects, leaving skin glowing and smooth. Many users enjoy its lightweight, jelly-like texture and refreshing scent. Some users with sensitive skin reported irritation, and a moderate number found the mask left a sticky residue. A few reviewers also noted the packaging appeared to contain less product than expected.
Highlights
Brightening & radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with a noticeable glow”
- “skin looks brighter and less tired”
- “gives a lovely morning radiance”
- “helped fade acne scars”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin felt incredibly soft”
- “plump and hydrated”
- “erased my dry patches”
- “moisturizing without being greasy”
Pleasant texture & scent Often Mentioned
- “cooling jelly texture”
- “smells like fresh citrus”
- “lightweight and refreshing”
- “fun to apply”
Ingredient efficacy Sometimes Noted
- “love the niacinamide combo”
- “gentle introduction to retinol”
- “great ingredient list for the price”
Misleading packaging Sometimes Noted
- “jar is huge but product is small”
- “deceptive packaging”
- “lot of wasted plastic”
- “looks bigger than it is”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “hair gets stuck to my face”
- “stays sticky all night”
- “tacky finish that doesn't dry down”
- “left residue on my pillowcase”
Lack of dramatic results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see much difference”
- “just a glorified moisturizer”
- “okay but not worth the hype”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “stung upon application”
- “broke me out the next day”
- “too harsh for my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask work for sensitive skin?
This mask works moderately well for sensitive skin, providing hydration and soothing support with niacinamide and vitamin E, but its active ingredients may not be strong enough to fully target your redness and irritation. To fit sensitive skin better, a nourishing mask needs high amounts of gentle soothing ingredients and hydrating agents that calm the skin without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
This mask is an average fit for sensitive skin because it includes soothing ingredients like niacinamide and tocopherol that help calm redness and irritation. To work best for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs calming botanical extracts and barrier-strengthening ceramides to provide deep hydration and comfort without causing any imbalance.
What does Yuzu do for sensitive skin?
Yuzu helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports a healthy, comfortable barrier.
What does Vitamin C do for sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out fine lines, and fade dark spots. Clinical studies show it is generally safe and well-tolerated when improving overall skin quality.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after the enzyme powder and before your treatment and moisturizer. Sensitive skin needs a nourishing mask with soothing ingredients like niacinamide and tocopherol to help keep skin calm and hydrated without irritation.
Can I use this mask with AHA, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but because it contains retinol and vitamin C alongside your AHA, apply your AHA first and follow with this mask on nights you are not using stronger exfoliants to keep your sensitive skin calm and soft. A product for this skin needs higher levels of soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing ceramides without active ingredients that may trigger redness.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask works well as part of your weekly routine for sensitive skin. This type of product needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to keep dry skin calm and hydrated.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for sensitive skin, as it has a generally safe formula free from harsh irritants. However, a product for this skin needs higher concentrations of soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients to effectively calm redness and irritation without feeling sticky.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of a 5% Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water emulsion significantly improved skin hydration (p=0.0003) and transepidermal water loss (p=0.0087) compared to a placebo base formulation in 13 healthy male subjects over 84 days.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Citrus junos callus extract decreased melanin content in melanocytes 1.85-fold compared with arbutin and promoted the proliferation of and procollagen synthesis by human fibroblasts by 154% and 176% at 500 μg/mL.
Molecules, 2017Yuja-peel fractions (ethyl acetate, hexane, and butanol) inhibited MMP expression, induced moisturizing factors filaggrin and serine palmitoyltransferase, and decreased melanin content in UVB-irradiated HaCaT, HDF, and α-MSH-treated B16F10 cells.
Antioxidants, 2022Upcycled low-molecular-weight anionic peptides from Citrus junos seeds protected UVR-irradiated keratinocytes and reconstructed skin tissue by scavenging reactive oxygen species, reducing paracrine cytokines, inhibiting melanin synthesis and TRP-2 expression, and increasing filaggrin, laminin-5, and type I collagen expression.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical 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, 2005Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
Why other nourishing masks fit sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Peg-800, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide Np, Linoleic Acid, Retinol, Citrus Junos Oil Fruit, Bioflavonoids, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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