Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial for dry sensitive skin
Peptide4
Veronica Officinalis Extract
Star Arvensis Seed Oil
Glycerin
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few nourishing masks fit it even 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 hydration and plumping for your dry and sensitive skin, as glycerin and Chondrus Crispus Extract provide humectant and elasticity-boosting benefits. Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil further supports dry skin with its emollient properties.
- Tocopherol offers antioxidant effects, contributing to general skin health, though it does not directly address flakiness.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this creamy mask as part of your PM routine. Start applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning , but right before your final moisturizer.
- Gently press a thin layer of the creamy mask into your skin, and avoid any harsh rubbing.
- For the best results with dry skin , apply the creamy mask directly onto clean skin.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the creamy mask too close to your eyes.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1000+ reviewsUsers consistently report waking up to a well-rested complexion, with the cooling gel mask effectively addressing dullness and dehydration to leave skin visibly plumper and softer by morning. While the majority praise its ability to smooth fine lines and restore radiance to tired skin, a small subset of users with sensitive skin experienced irritation due to the potent botanical fragrance.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels pillow soft”
- “plumps up fine lines”
- “woke up with hydrated skin”
- “leaves face feeling bouncy”
Luxurious scent Often Mentioned
- “smells absolutely heavenly”
- “relaxing spa scent”
- “love the jasmine fragrance”
- “scent lulls me to sleep”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “gives a lovely glow”
- “skin looks well-rested”
- “banishes dull, tired skin”
- “complexion looks brighter”
Cooling gel texture Sometimes Noted
- “cooling sensation on application”
- “absorbs without grease”
- “lightweight gel texture”
- “doesn't stain my pillow”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “scent is overwhelming”
- “too much perfume”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “very expensive”
- “pricey for the size”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “luxury price tag”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “skin turned red”
- “burning sensation”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “feels sticky for a while”
- “hair gets stuck to face”
- “remains tacky”
- “left a sticky film”
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Questions and answers
What makes Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
Elemis Peptide4 Plumping Pillow Facial is a great fit because glycerin and soothing extracts provide hydration and elasticity while plant oils soften dry areas. It is safe for your skin, as it lacks harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and Chondrus Crispus Extract make this mask a great fit by providing moderate hydration and plumping for your dry sensitive skin. Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil further supports your skin with softening benefits, while tocopherol helps with general skin health.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
What does Peptide 4 do for dry sensitive skin?
Peptide 4 helps keep dry sensitive skin feeling smooth and well-hydrated, though it may take consistent use to see a difference in deeper lines. A product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients and gentle moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier without causing redness.
What does Speedwell Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Speedwell Extract is not well-supported by specific clinical studies for dry sensitive skin, but plant-based soothing ingredients in general help calm redness and keep dry areas comfortable. To properly care for this skin type, a product needs gentle moisturizing ingredients like ceramides or panthenol to lock in hydration and protect the skin barrier.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This mask goes in your weekly routine after a makeup remover and cleanser, and before a treatment and moisturizer. It is safe for your skin, as it has no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, applying it after your cleanser and before your treatment step when using retinol. This product is unlikely to cause irritation and is generally safe for sensitive skin types.
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine for dry sensitive skin. Glycerin and other moisturizing ingredients help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated while being very unlikely to cause irritation.
Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it has a safe formula with a very low risk of irritation. Tocopherol helps support overall skin health, while glycerin provides moisture without heavy ingredients.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, linalool, limonene, and hexyl cinnamal).
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, 2017A 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, 2020The 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
Ingredients
Water, Peg-8, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Buglossoides Arvensis Seed Oil Star Avensistm Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Tocopherol, Veronica Officinalis Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dehydroacetic Acid, Nyctanthes Arbor-Tristis Flower Extract Indian Night Jasmine Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Nutmeg Kernel Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil Twig Leaf, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Oil Fruit, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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