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Face Reality Brighten-C Mask is a creamy, treatment mask designed to visibly reduce dark spots and even out uneven skin tone, especially post-acne marks that linger long after breakouts have cleared. Formulated with L-ascorbic acid, peptides, and targeted melanin inhibitors, this mask delivers serious brightening results while remaining fully acne-safe. The rich, nourishing texture feels calming on the skin without clogging pores or triggering new breakouts.
Key Benefits
Fades Post-Acne Dark Spots L-ascorbic acid, the most potent form of vitamin C, works alongside diglucosyl gallic acid and rumex occidentalis extract to interrupt excess melanin production and visibly lighten post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Evens Overall Skin Tone Undecylenoyl phenylalanine and nonapeptide-1, two targeted melanin-inhibiting peptides, help reduce the appearance of uneven tone and prevent new dark spots from forming.
Supports Skin Firmness and Repair Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 encourages collagen support, helping skin look smoother and more resilient over time, particularly after the texture disruption that acne can cause.
Delivers Antioxidant Protection L-ascorbic acid and safflower seed oil provide a layer of antioxidant defense, neutralizing free radicals that contribute to dullness and premature aging.
Hydrates Without Clogging Pores Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin attract and hold moisture in the skin, while a non-comedogenic base of caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl olivate keeps the formula lightweight and acne-safe.
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If you are dealing with dark marks left behind by acne, or you notice your skin tone looks blotchy and uneven, this mask was built for you. It is especially valuable if you are actively clearing acne or have recently cleared and want to address the hyperpigmentation that remains.
Ideal for acne-prone, sensitive, or dull skin types looking for a brightening treatment that will not compromise breakout-prone skin. If you have been searching for a vitamin C mask that is safe to use alongside an acne-focused routine, this is a smart addition.
Also great for anyone who wants a quick pre-event brightness boost without irritation.
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Prepare: After cleansing and toning, pat skin dry.
Apply: Spread an even layer over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
Technique: Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Gently massage the skin with warm water, then remove with a clean facial sponge or soft cloth. Follow with your toner, serum, and moisturizer. Apply SPF if using in the morning.
Frequency: Use 2 to 3 times per week.
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Key ingredients:
- Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic Acid): This highly stable form of C is gentle and non-irritating, with potent antioxidant benefits. It reduces inflammation, enhances collagen synthesis, and improves skin elasticity, while providing brightening effects by inhibiting melanin production.
- Nonapeptide-1: A peptide composed of nine amino acids used to inhibit melanin production and fade hyperpigmentation.
- Rumex Occidentalis Extract: A botanical extract that works as a tyrosinase inhibitor to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation.
- Brightenyl®: An effective skin-brightening agent and anti-inflammatory that blocks the melanogenesis process to help prevent the formation of dark spots. Especially beneficial for treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and reducing redness.
- Sepiwhite™: A patented lightening molecule, known as a safer alternative to hydroquinone, that can be used year-round as an effective brightening agent.
Full ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Sorbitan Olivate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Ascorbic Acid (L), Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dextran, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Alcohol
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Available for in-studio pickup only. No shipping.
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Ask in studio if you have questions about use during pregnancy or nursing.
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Book a consult and I'll build your routine around it.