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Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask for dry skin

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Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other nourishing masks fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 suitability for dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and panthenol, which help hydrate and smooth skin texture, though it lacks more potent emollient ingredients for optimal results.
  • The inclusion of niacinamide and bisabolol provides soothing benefits, and while the mask offers general hydration, it does not contain specialized ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid to deeply repair the skin barrier for dry or flaky skin.
  • The product is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like niacinamide and bisabolol.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine, starting 3 times a week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this creamy mask after cleansing and toning, but always before your moisturizer or SPF.
  • Gently spread a thin layer of the creamy mask evenly over your face, avoiding any harsh rubbing .
  • For the best hydration, apply the creamy mask on slightly damp skin to help lock in moisture .
  • Be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area, and do a patch test before your very first use.

People Say

★4.9Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for improving skin texture, refining pores, and providing deep hydration. It is generally well-tolerated by various skin types, though some users find it expensive or potentially irritating for highly reactive skin.

Highlights

  • Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels smooth”
    • “noticeably smoother”
    • “refined skin texture”
  • Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
    • “Skin feels hydrated”
    • “supple and nourished”
    • “keeps skin hydrated”
  • Refines pores Often Mentioned
    • “Smaller pores”
    • “less congested”
    • “refining pores”
  • Non-sticky texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Silky smooth”
    • “no sticky residue”
    • “absorbs well”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Expensive”
    • “premium price”
    • “docked on value”
  • Causes irritation Rarely Noted
    • “Mild tingling”
    • “flushing in sensitive skin”
    • “may irritate”
  • Comedogenic ingredients Rarely Noted
    • “Contains shea butter”
    • “not acne-safe”
    • “clogged pores”
  • Inconvenient packaging Rarely Noted
    • “Less hygienic”
    • “jar is inconvenient”
    • “prefer a tube”

Sources: lovi.care, farmacybeauty.com, ulta.com, dermapproved.com, sephora.sg, youtube.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask work for dry skin?

This mask works reasonably well for dry skin by providing moderate hydration and smoothing texture, though other products fit this skin type better. To achieve optimal results on dry skin, a product of this type needs more potent moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to deeply repair the skin barrier.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?

This mask works for dry skin thanks to glycerin and panthenol, which help hydrate and smooth skin texture. A nourishing mask for dry skin needs ceramides or hyaluronic acid and rich oils to deeply repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?

Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

What does Panthenol do for dry skin?

Panthenol helps dry skin by boosting hydration, reducing roughness, and supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth. It may also calm redness and ease irritation with a very safe profile.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This nourishing mask goes in your weekly evening routine after cleansing and before your treatment and moisturizer. Dry skin needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to deeply repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.

Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this mask in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. This product is unlikely to irritate dry skin, but dry skin needs richer ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid to deeply repair the skin barrier.

How often should I use this mask?

This nourishing mask works as a weekly step in your routine to help hydrate and smooth dry skin. To give dry skin the best results, a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients and barrier-repairing components like ceramides or hyaluronic acid.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin because it has a very low chance of causing irritation and contains no harsh ingredients. To work even better for this skin, a product of this type needs rich softeners like ceramides and deep hydrators like hyaluronic acid.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • 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, 2017

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

  • Topical 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, 2021

  • Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.

    Scientific Reports, 2024

  • Topical 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, 2008

  • Topical 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, 2005

  • Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000

  • Skin 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, 2021

  • Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2023

  • Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2022

  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

Why other nourishing masks fit dry skin better

Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Betaine, Blueberry Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glycogen, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract Flower, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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