Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask for skin with dark spots
Niacinamide
Panthenol Vitamin B5
Upcycled Blueberry Seed Oil
Beta-Glucan
Shea Butter
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other nourishing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 nourishing for your normal skin due to the presence of niacinamide and panthenol, which hydrate and improve skin barrier resilience, supporting your goal for pigmentation.
- Beta-glucan and bisabolol provide additional soothing and hydration, which are beneficial for general skincare and supportive for pigmentation concerns.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like niacinamide, panthenol, and bisabolol.
How to apply
- Use your creamy mask PM routine once a week to start, then increase frequency if your normal skin feels good. Always remember to wear SPF during the day to protect your skin.
- Apply the creamy mask after cleansing and toning, and before your usual moisturizer. This helps lock in all the good ingredients for your skin.
- Smooth an even layer of the creamy mask over your face while avoiding the eye area. Do not rub it in harshly.
- Apply the creamy mask on dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and can handle active ingredients well. Let it sit for the recommended time before rinsing or patting in.
- Always do a patch test before your first use to check for any allergic reactions. Avoid mixing this mask with strong acids in the exact same routine.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased 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 skin with dark spots?
This mask works moderately well for skin with dark spots, as it hydrates and helps improve skin barrier resilience with niacinamide and panthenol. To get a better fit for this skin type, a nourishing mask needs stronger brightening ingredients like galactomyces ferment filtrate along with balanced soothing agents to effectively address pigmentation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide and panthenol make this mask a good fit by helping fade dark spots and keeping skin hydrated. Niacinamide significantly decreases dark spots, and panthenol improves moisture to support skin barrier health. To better fit skin with dark spots, this type of product needs strong brightening ingredients like Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate along with a balanced mix of soothing agents.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Niacinamide do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation by slowing down the transfer of pigment in the skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall skin brightness with consistent use.
What does Panthenol do for skin with dark spots?
Panthenol helps moisturize dry skin and calms irritation, but it is not known to directly fade dark spots. To effectively target dark spots, this skin type needs brightening ingredients like niacinamide or vitamin C.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This nourishing mask goes in your weekly evening routine after cleansing and an enzyme powder, and before your treatment and moisturizer. A product for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients like concentrated vitamin C, kojic acid, or alpha arbutin to effectively fade dark spots.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this nourishing mask in your evening routine, applying it after your cleanser and before your treatment when using retinol. To better target dark spots, this skin benefits most from dedicated brightening ingredients like vitamin C or alpha arbutin.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is meant for weekly use as part of your routine for skin with dark spots. It helps hydrate and calm your skin, though this skin type generally needs targeted treatments with stronger brightening ingredients to effectively fade dark spots.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots since reviewers rarely report irritation and comedogenic ingredients are negligible. To better target dark spots, this skin type needs a product with proven brightening ingredients like vitamin C, licorice root, or higher concentrations of niacinamide.
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
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002A 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, 2017A 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, 2025Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010Topical 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, 2002Topical 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, 2005Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020Skin 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, 2021Treatment 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, 2023Topical 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, 2022A 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, 2025A 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, 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
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