From the brand based on the beauty routines of Japanese geishas, the Tatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask, $68, packs a host of exfoliating and brightening ingredients. Gentle, fruit-derived alpha-hydroxy acids dissolve dead skin cells, while two types of vitamin C deliver antioxidant protection and counteract UV damage. And let's not forget the Japanese Beautyberry (best ingredient name ever), another potent antioxidant that also helps keep vitamin C from degrading. Be sure to snap a selfie after applying; the purple color is totally Insta-worthy.
A single-use, mess-free packet of the Yes To Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Mud Mask, $2.50, is a travel essential, the ideal fix when skin goes haywire on vacation. Exfoliating pink kaolin clay gives it a creamy texture (and pretty, peachy hue), while antioxidant-rich grapefruit and brightening vitamin C leave your complexion fresh and glowy in as little as five minutes.
Your mom was right about eating your broccoli, but turns out you should be applying it on your skin, too. Purple broccoli extract is the star ingredient in Farmacy Beauty Brightening Coconut Gel Mask, $24. It contains sky-high levels of anti-inflammatory antizymes, which can stop the over-production of melanin, the culprit behind unwanted spots. And thanks to the finely spun material of the sheet mask itself, all of the actives (including a hydrating coconut gel base, which we found pleasantly cooling) are better retained and delivered. Plus, it's free of parabens, artificial colors, and formaldehyde.
Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-Boosting Face Mask, $62, is a powerhouse of citrus — it contains real crushed oranges, lemons and clementines to brighten skin. Rub it in, and you're gently exfoliating with scrubbing particles. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and the vitamin C and alpha hydroxyl acids continue to exfoliate for significantly brighter skin when you're done.
If you love to do an all-over face mask but wish you could target specific stubborn freckles, then Karuna Correct Melting Boost, $18, and Karuna Brightening Face Mask, $8, are the perfect pair for you. The Boost contains dots (infused with glycolic acid and niacinamide) you apply wherever you need extra brightening, and then you put the sheet mask on top. Bonus: You can use extra dots on annoying spots on your hands or chest.
