• Face Reality Brighten-C Mask.
  • Face Reality Brighten-C Mask.
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Face Reality Brighten-C Mask.

$49.00
$49.00

Face Reality Brighten-C Mask — vitamin C brightening mask for radiant, even skin tone

Size: 2.5 oz / 74ml

What it does for your skin

A professional-grade brightening treatment mask that delivers a concentrated dose of stabilized vitamin C alongside a multi-pathway brightening complex — including nonapeptide-1, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, rumex occidentalis, diglucosyl gallic acid, and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 — to visibly brighten, even skin tone, and firm with a single weekly treatment. Delivers the kind of instant radiance after one use that clients notice immediately.

Key benefits

  • Stabilized 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid delivers effective vitamin C without oxidation
  • Nonapeptide-1 directly inhibits melanin production at the receptor level
  • Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine reduces UV-triggered pigmentation signals
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 firms and supports collagen production
  • Rumex Occidentalis — a powerful natural tyrosinase inhibitor
  • L-Sodium Hyaluronate plumps and hydrates during treatment
  • Tropolone enhances the effectiveness of every brightening ingredient
  • Visible glow after a single use

Best for

All skin types looking to brighten dull skin, fade hyperpigmentation, and add radiance. Safe for acne-prone skin. An excellent weekly treatment for clients who want professional-level brightening results at home between studio facials.

How to use

Apply a generous, even layer to clean skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Remove with warm water. Use once or twice weekly. Follow with your regular serum and moisturizer. Always use SPF 50 in the morning after treatment — vitamin C increases sun sensitivity. For best results use consistently alongside a daily brightening serum.

Jasmine's note

“If you have been to me in person, you know I love me a good Tyrosinase inhibitor; pigment preventer. I use this as a treat-yourself mask — the kind where clients say their skin looks so good they don't want to wear foundation the next day. Vitamin C masks can sometimes feel harsh but this one leaves skin glowy, not irritated. What makes it stand out is the nonapeptide-1 — it directly blocks the MSH receptor that triggers melanin production, which is a completely different mechanism from how vitamin C and arbutin work. You're hitting pigmentation from three completely different directions in one mask. I keep one at the studio and one at home.”

Key ingredients

  • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — highly stable, oil-soluble vitamin C that doesn't oxidize or turn orange; brightens skin tone, inhibits melanin production, and provides antioxidant protection
  • Nonapeptide-1 — a nine-amino-acid peptide that directly blocks the alpha-MSH receptor responsible for triggering melanin production; targets pigmentation at the hormonal signaling level — a completely different mechanism from tyrosinase inhibitors
  • Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine — interrupts the UV-triggered signal cascade that tells melanocytes to produce more pigment; particularly effective for sun-induced hyperpigmentation and melasma
  • Rumex Occidentalis Extract — powerful natural tyrosinase inhibitor derived from western dock; one of the most effective plant-based brightening ingredients available
  • Diglucosyl Gallic Acid — antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor that reduces oxidative stress in the skin while inhibiting melanin synthesis
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 — peptide that stimulates TGF-beta to boost collagen production; firms and tightens while the brightening ingredients work
  • Tropolone — natural chelating agent that enhances the effectiveness of brightening actives by binding metals that would otherwise activate tyrosinase
  • Sodium Hyaluronate (L) — chirally-correct L-form of hyaluronic acid that penetrates more deeply than standard HA; plumps and hydrates during treatment
  • Dextran — polysaccharide that supports healing and maintains the integrity of the skin during active treatment
  • Bisabolol L-alpha — chamomile-derived calming ingredient that ensures the mask soothes rather than sensitizes
  • Succinoglycan — natural polysaccharide that provides a skin-smoothing, hydrating film during treatment
  • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate — natural preservative with additional skin-calming and microbiome-supporting properties
  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil — lightweight, linoleic-rich non-comedogenic oil that nourishes without clogging pores

Frequently asked questions

What makes nonapeptide-1 different from other brightening ingredients?

Most brightening ingredients work by inhibiting tyrosinase — the enzyme that produces melanin. Nonapeptide-1 works upstream of that, blocking the alpha-MSH receptor that signals the melanocyte to start the whole process. It's like turning off the instruction before the enzyme ever activates. Combined with tyrosinase inhibitors like vitamin C, rumex, and diglucosyl gallic acid, you're interrupting melanin production at two completely separate points in the pathway — which is why this mask delivers results that individual brighteners can't match alone.

Can I use this mask if I have acne-prone skin?

Yes — the formula is built on safflower seed oil and caprylic/capric triglyceride, two non-comedogenic emollients that are safe for acne-prone skin. There are no pore-clogging ingredients. Many of my acne clients use this weekly alongside their clearing protocol because post-acne dark marks are one of their biggest concerns — and this mask actively addresses them.

How often should I use this?

Once or twice a week is ideal. More than that is not more effective — brightening is a cumulative process and the skin needs recovery time between treatments. I recommend using it on the same evening you would use your brightening serum, as part of a dedicated brightening-focused night in your weekly routine.

Should I use this mask alongside the GlowTone Corrective Serum?

Yes — they are a complementary pairing. GlowTone is your daily brightening serum working consistently every day. The Brighten-C Mask is your weekly concentrated treatment that delivers a higher dose of brightening actives in a shorter time. Together they give you both the daily maintenance and the weekly boost that produce the fastest, most visible results on hyperpigmentation.

Full ingredient list

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Bisabolol (L-alpha), Sodium Gluconate, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Succinoglycan, Tropolone, Sodium Hyaluronate (L), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1.

Face Reality Brighten-C Mask.
Face Reality Brighten-C Mask.