StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Nia114
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Oenothera Biennis OilAverage
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 exfoliation and pore cleansing for your dry and sensitive skin, with kaolin and salicylic acid working to decongest pores, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide some hydration.
- The inclusion of glycolic and lactic acids offers general skincare benefits but may be too harsh for your dry or flaky skin, potentially exacerbating sensitivity.
- The product is safe for your skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients, minimizing the risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
- Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
- Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers consistently praise this mask for its ability to deliver gentle yet potent exfoliation, leaving skin noticeably smoother, softer, and more radiant in just five minutes. It is frequently recommended for dull or rough skin textures, with many users noting it provides a fresh and glowing complexion without the irritation often associated with glycolic acid products.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Effective yet gentle”
- “non-irritating chemical exfoliation”
- “no redness or discomfort”
Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “Restores radiance”
- “leaves skin glowing”
- “brightens the face”
Smoother skin Often Mentioned
- “Skin is smoother”
- “reveals smooth, soft skin”
- “dramatically improves texture”
Availability issues Often Mentioned
- “Currently not available”
- “sold out”
- “hard to find”
Fast-acting Sometimes Noted
- “Works in just 5 minutes”
- “fast-acting formula”
- “quick results”
Price value Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive brand”
- “not a full size (in sets)”
- “pricey for a mask”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “Not much improvement”
- “didn't see a difference after 3 uses”
- “results were minimal”
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Questions and answers
How well does StriVectin Glycolic Skin Reset Mask work for dry sensitive skin?
This mask works okay for dry sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because its exfoliating acids may be too harsh and dry you out further. A product of this type needs more soothing and healing ingredients along with plenty of rich softeners and sealants to keep dry skin comfortable and hydrated.
Which ingredients make this cleansing mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cleansing mask a fit by providing some hydration to dry sensitive skin. A product of this type needs more moisturizing and soothing ingredients to properly care for dry skin.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Niacin do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm dry, sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very safe and gentle for easily upset skin types.
Where does this cleansing mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask fits into a weekly routine for dry sensitive skin, as its exfoliating acids may be too harsh for daily use. A mask of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to help keep skin calm and soft.
Can I use this cleansing mask with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to avoid using this mask on the same nights you apply retinol, as the combination of acids and retinol may be too harsh for your dry and sensitive skin. To safely include both in your routine, use this mask on a separate weekly night and ensure your routine includes rich hydrating ingredients and soothing barrier-repair elements to keep your skin calm and smooth.
How often should I use this cleansing mask?
This cleansing mask works for your skin once a week, as exfoliating acids may be too harsh and potentially exacerbate sensitivity if used more frequently. A dry, sensitive skin type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and nourishing plant oils to protect the skin barrier while cleansing.
Can this cleansing mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it contains salicylic acid and kaolin to help clear out pores. However, the glycolic and lactic acids may lead to minor purging or irritation on dry and sensitive skin.
Is this cleansing mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum and limonene). 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, 2017Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Topical 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, 2005Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019
Ingredients
Kaolin, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Myristyl Nicotinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycolic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Arginine, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Parfum, Sorbitan Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Prunus Cerasus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diatomaceous Earth Terre De Diatomées, Amino Acids, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Yeast Extract Extrait De Levure Extract, Gallic Acid, Caffeine, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Mica, Ci 19140 Yellow 5, Ci 14700 Red 4, Xanthan Gum, Bht, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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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