[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I went through a phase of being mad for masks a few years ago and would use the several times a week. I realised that I didn’t really need to be using them at that pace and then went completely the other way and only occasionally used them. I think my masking passion is coming back – I’ve tried several recently and fallen in love with a few including Odile (sponsored content, for clarity) and now Tatcha Violet-C.
Vitamin C is noted for its ability in skin care to improve complexion brightness and texture as well as giving antioxidant support. This is blended with two types of vitamin C with one for immediate effect and one for longer term benefits. I always want to see an immediate result from a mask – I can’t get along with masks that provide results ‘over time’ because who can remember how radiant their skin was two weeks ago. I certainly can’t. If I’m going to the effort of sitting a product on my face for 20 minutes, I want results! Anyone who finds a potent Vitamin C blend too strong for their skin will, I think, find this tolerable as it’s remarkably gentle.
The mask also contains fruit AHAs and the signature Hadasei-3™ complex which provides a gratifying amount of smoothing on the skin. Straight after the mask is a good time to use Violet-C Brightening Serum if you’re feeling spendy and like the look of both, otherwise just use whatever serums or moisturisers you already have.
It’s amusingly Violet Beauregarde-ish and goes slightly stiffer on the skin. Otherwise, given the acids, it’s kind-feeling. Once I’d rinsed off, my skin felt super-soft – it’s hard to say it looked more glowy exactly (especially on a rainy day like today) but definitely looked perky and felt toned. If you like a morning mask, this is just the thing to ensure that your skin looks smooth and supple pre-foundation or tinted moisturiser – you will see a difference that way but I’d fall short of advising it for night time because I feel the instant effects would be lost overnight. I try to mask in the morning so I can enjoy the results rather than dreaming all over them :-). As you’d expect, the Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask is quite pricy at £65 HERE.
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That’s such a good look Jane 🙂 Fabulously violet for sure! I love a mask, especially as we edge ever further into winter and the central heating comes on. The packaging is beautiful too! Hope all is well with you xxx
Ha ha! Thank you Chrissie 🙂