Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask for dry skin
Citrus Junos
Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide
Retinol
Ceramide Np
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 presence of Glycerin and Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil which provide humectant and emollient actions, but lacks sufficient occlusive and barrier-repairing ingredients for optimal hydration.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and brightening from Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid, which you would notice, but these are mostly supportive for your dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramide NP.
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
★4.4Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis mask is frequently praised for its hydrating and plumping effects, leaving skin glowing and smooth. Many users enjoy its lightweight, jelly-like texture and refreshing scent. Some users with sensitive skin reported irritation, and a moderate number found the mask left a sticky residue. A few reviewers also noted the packaging appeared to contain less product than expected.
Highlights
Brightening & radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with a noticeable glow”
- “skin looks brighter and less tired”
- “gives a lovely morning radiance”
- “helped fade acne scars”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin felt incredibly soft”
- “plump and hydrated”
- “erased my dry patches”
- “moisturizing without being greasy”
Pleasant texture & scent Often Mentioned
- “cooling jelly texture”
- “smells like fresh citrus”
- “lightweight and refreshing”
- “fun to apply”
Ingredient efficacy Sometimes Noted
- “love the niacinamide combo”
- “gentle introduction to retinol”
- “great ingredient list for the price”
Misleading packaging Sometimes Noted
- “jar is huge but product is small”
- “deceptive packaging”
- “lot of wasted plastic”
- “looks bigger than it is”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “hair gets stuck to my face”
- “stays sticky all night”
- “tacky finish that doesn't dry down”
- “left residue on my pillowcase”
Lack of dramatic results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see much difference”
- “just a glorified moisturizer”
- “okay but not worth the hype”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “stung upon application”
- “broke me out the next day”
- “too harsh for my sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Saturday Skin Yuzu Sleep Mask work for dry skin?
Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask works reasonably well for dry skin, though other products fit it better. It helps boost hydration and brightness with ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide, but a product for this skin needs richer nourishing oils and barrier-repairing ingredients for optimal moisture.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for dry skin?
This mask works for dry skin because it includes glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, which help draw in moisture and keep your skin soft. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing oils, humectants, and barrier-repairing ingredients to fully address the needs of dry skin.
What does Yuzu do for dry skin?
Yuzu helps nourish dry skin by delivering deep moisture that leaves your face feeling soft and smooth. This citrus extract is unlikely to irritate and works to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.
What does Vitamin C do for dry skin?
Vitamin C helps dry skin by boosting moisture and keeping the surface smooth and soft. It may also improve skin hydration and support the outer protective barrier over time.
Skin Research and Technology, 2008Experimental Dermatology, 2008
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This nourishing mask fits into a weekly routine for dry skin, applied after a makeup remover and cleanser, and followed by a treatment and moisturizer. It helps add moisture and brightness, though dry skin generally needs products with heavier sealing and barrier-repairing ingredients to lock in hydration.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014
Can I use this mask with AHA, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your weekly routine, applying it after your cleanser and before any treatment like AHA. This product is generally safe and unlikely to irritate dry skin, but dry skin needs a nourishing mask to include heavier protective and skin-repairing ingredients to lock in moisture.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
How often should I use this mask?
You can use this nourishing mask weekly as part of your routine for dry skin. This type of product needs rich moisturizing ingredients and heavy protective sealants to properly lock in hydration and repair dry skin.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This mask is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry skin, as its safety profile is excellent and it lacks heavy, pore-blocking ingredients. It also includes soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide NP that help keep skin calm.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of a 5% Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water emulsion significantly improved skin hydration (p=0.0003) and transepidermal water loss (p=0.0087) compared to a placebo base formulation in 13 healthy male subjects over 84 days.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014Niacinamide 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 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, 2020Citrus junos callus extract decreased melanin content in melanocytes 1.85-fold compared with arbutin and promoted the proliferation of and procollagen synthesis by human fibroblasts by 154% and 176% at 500 μg/mL.
Molecules, 2017Yuja-peel fractions (ethyl acetate, hexane, and butanol) inhibited MMP expression, induced moisturizing factors filaggrin and serine palmitoyltransferase, and decreased melanin content in UVB-irradiated HaCaT, HDF, and α-MSH-treated B16F10 cells.
Antioxidants, 2022Upcycled low-molecular-weight anionic peptides from Citrus junos seeds protected UVR-irradiated keratinocytes and reconstructed skin tissue by scavenging reactive oxygen species, reducing paracrine cytokines, inhibiting melanin synthesis and TRP-2 expression, and increasing filaggrin, laminin-5, and type I collagen expression.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical 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, 2005Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
Why other nourishing masks fit dry skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Peg-800, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide Np, Linoleic Acid, Retinol, Citrus Junos Oil Fruit, Bioflavonoids, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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