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HydroPeptide Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask for dry skin

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HydroPeptide Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask

Average

  • HighDry 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 hydration for your dry skin, as glycerin and panthenol provide humectant action, while shea butter offers emollient benefits to enhance barrier resilience.
  • This formula is generally safe for your dry skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
  • While the product offers good moisturizing benefits, it does not specifically target or address the flakiness associated with your dry skin concerns.

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.

Questions and answers

How well does Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask work for dry skin?

This mask works reasonably well for dry skin, offering moderate hydration and barrier support through glycerin and shea butter, but it does not target flakiness. To fully care for dry skin, a product of this type needs intensive hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing oils that deeply relieve dryness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

This mask works for dry skin because glycerin and panthenol draw in moisture while shea butter softens and protects the skin barrier. To truly fit dry skin best, a nourishing mask needs intensely hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing extracts that directly target and relieve flakiness.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Royal Peptide do for dry skin?

Royal Peptide helps keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth by boosting moisture and supporting skin structure. This type of product needs nourishing ingredients and deep hydration to help soothe dry areas and protect the skin barrier.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2025

What does Hydro-Lock Technology do for dry skin?

Hydro-Lock Technology helps dry skin by locking in moisture and improving hydration levels. This type of product works best when it contains ingredients that trap water and soothe rough skin to keep it feeling soft and smooth.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003

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

This nourishing mask goes in the weekly evening routine after cleansing and before a treatment and moisturizer, though dry skin also needs ingredients like ceramides or hyaluronic acid and targeted exfoliants to fully manage flakiness.

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

You can use this mask with retinol by applying the mask after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and lock in moisture. This formula is generally safe for dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this mask?

This nourishing mask works best as a weekly step in your routine to give your dry skin moderate hydration. To properly care for dry skin that experiences flakiness, a product of this type needs richer hydrating ingredients and dedicated soothing agents that specifically target flaky patches.

Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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

This mask is generally safe for your dry skin and is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogged pores, as it contains no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.

Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, citral, linalool, and geraniol).

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

  • Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021

  • Defensin-1 from royal jelly stimulated MMP-9 secretion and increased keratinocyte migration and wound closure in vitro, and promoted re-epithelisation and wound closure in uninfected excision wounds.

    Scientific Reports, 2017

  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Peg-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Dimethiconol, Acrylates, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium Edta, Phenethyl Alcohol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citral, Maltodextrin, Linalool, Pentapeptide-48, Geraniol

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. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, 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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