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When it comes to Japanese skincare, one ingredient has stood the test of time for its remarkable ability to enhance skin luminosity and promote a healthy complexion – Vitamin C.
Vitamin C plays a crucial role in skincare and has numerous benefits for your skin. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect your skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors such as pollution and UV rays. This protection can contribute to preventing premature aging and maintaining skin health.
Vitamin C also helps to support and promote the formation of new collagen, contributing to smoother and more youthful-looking skin, as well as brightening and evening skin tone, helping to fade dark spots, for a more radiant complexion. Additionally, it can help to repair skin damage caused by sun exposure and assist in the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture.
In this article, we’ll explore a selection of our favorite Vitamin C-infused Japanese face masks, each with its own unique features and benefits. Read on to discover the best Vitamin C Face masks!
How we decided
- EffectivenessHow well the mask brightens, hydrates, and improves skin tone
- IngredientsInclusion of high-quality, active components like Vitamin C, peptides, collagen, and plant extracts
- Safety & SuitabilityFree from harsh chemicals, suitable for sensitive skin, and gentle for regular use
- User ExperienceSheet design, fit, absorption, and overall convenience for everyday or weekly skincare routines
Kracie Hadabisei 3D Face Mask Super Aging-Care Brightening 4 Sheets
Kracie Hadabisei 3D Mask is enriched with a generous 30ml of serum to deliver maximum benefits to your skin. The sheet has a larger size to cover a wider area of your face and is packed full of highly pure vitamin C to brighten your complexion and provide it with an instant moisture boost.
It also contains other naturally derived ingredients such as soybean extract, royal jelly, lemon extract, apple extract, job's tears extract, pearl extract, and peony extract.
Pros
- High serum content
- Brightens complexion
- Large coverage
Cons
- Moderate anti-aging results
- Some users find the sheet material too thick
Kose Clear Turn Vitamin C Cica Hydrating & Brightening Facial Sheet Mask 40 ct.
These Japanese facial sheet masks from Kose contain plenty of vitamin C derivative and cica to moisturize and protect the skin from UV damage. Additionally, the serum of this facial sheet mask contains centella asiatica extract to repair rough skin texture and shrink clogged pores.
These masks are also multi-functional, working as a lotion, essence, emulsion, cream, and pack, and can be used every day to enhance your complexion, making it brighter, smoother, and more moisturized.
Pros
- Brightens & soothes skin
- Affordable 40-count pack for daily use
- Lightweight hydration, good for sensitive skin
Cons
- May not be enough for very dry skin
- Daily Vitamin C masks may cause over-exfoliation
FANCL Hydrating Treatment Facial Mask 6 Sheets
FANCL Hydrating Treatment Facial Masks contain a generous 21ml of beauty serum in each mask and are packed with quality ingredients such as vitamin C that help to brighten your complexion, as well as smoothen, soften, and moisturize the skin.
Designed to be used as a special treat for your skin once or twice a week, this mask can be used at night after completing your daily skincare routine. The mask is also free from potential skin irritants such as preservatives, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors, petroleum-based surfactants, and UV absorbers.
Pros
- Gentle, additive-free formula for sensitive skin
- Deep, long-lasting hydration with royal jelly & rice bran
- High-adhesion mask ensures serum penetrates effectively
Cons
- Premium price
- Hydration may be short-lived for very dry skin
Kosé Clear Turn Mask Vitamin C 5 Masks
This five-pack of Kosé Clear Turn Masks is formulated with vitamin C which is believed to help control melanin production, preventing dark spots and freckles caused by sun damage from forming.
This Japanese face mask has a snug fit, so the serum penetrates quickly deep into the stratum corneum, making your skin appear brighter and more translucent.
Pros
- Brightens and reduces sun-related dullness
- Deeply hydrating with rich serum
- Gentle, additive-free formula
Cons
- Cotton sheets may feel slightly stiff
- Fit may be small for some face shapes
Kracie Hadabisei Moisturising Facial Mask Brightening 5 Sheets
This moisturizing facial mask is made from soft and thick natural cotton and is packed with Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to brighten your complexion. It is ideally suited for consumers who would like to reduce the appearance of dark spots and freckles.
Within the mask’s 20ml of serum, in addition to Vitamin C, you’ll also find naturally derived ingredients such as lemon extract, apple extract, job's tears extract, pearl extract, and peony extract.
Pros
- Brightens and firms skin with Vitamin C and collagen
- Deep, non-greasy hydration with rich serum
- Packed with 25-30ml of medicated serum
Cons
- Slight natural ingredient scent
- The 3D design can feel snug or not perfectly fit
Kose Cosmeport Clear Turn Babyish Sheet Mask 50 Sheets
The Babyish series of facial sheet masks from Kose are formulated with Vitamin C, amino acids, glycerin, and strawberry geranium extract to brighten your skin. Additional moisturizing essences include collagen, hyaluronic acid (HA), honey, and baby mint, chamomile extract, and amino acid GL to nourish skin.
These masks are made from local Japanese cotton for a comfortable fit, leaving your skin feeling as smooth as a baby’s! This product is also free from irritants such as fragrance, coloring, mineral oils, alcohol, and silicon.
Pros
- 30-sheet pack is great value
- Snug 3-layer mask absorbs serum quickly
- Brightens and prevents dark spots
Cons
- Not as potent as premium single-use masks
- Slightly lightweight for very dry skin
Japan Gals Pure 5 Essence Facial Mask Placenta PL 30 Sheets
Japan Gals Pure 5 Essence Mask PL is a Japanese facial sheet mask made from 100% natural cotton for a comfortable fit. This mask has been soaked in pure essences and moisturizing ingredients such as placenta, soybean extract, fermented soy milk liquid, and vitamin C derivative.
Whilst Vitamin C is already known for its brightening effects, placenta also helps to remove dullness from the skin, making your complexion more translucent. This product is available in packs of 30 sheets making it excellent value for money, and the mask’s design also incorporates a special flap so that you can also use it to refresh your eyelids and under eye area.
Pros
- Brightens dull skin with Vitamin C + placenta
- Natural cotton for comfortable fit
- Good value with 30 sheets
Cons
- Not as hydrating as thicker masks
- Citrus scent may be strong for some
Axxzia Beauty Force Treatment MW Hydrating & Glowing Face Mask 7 Sheets
AXXZIA Beauty Force Treatment MW Face Mask delivers deep hydration, brightening, and a healthy glow. Infused with jellyfish collagen, kelp extract, α‑arbutin, and peptides, it smooths, firms, and revitalizes tired skin. Gentle and nourishing, this mask is perfect for boosting radiance and restoring moisture, making it ideal for stressed or dull complexions.
Pros
- Provide deep hydration, reducing dullness
- Contains alpha arbutin for brightnes
- Made from delicate, high-quality cotton linter
Cons
- Special treatment skincare item; higher price point
- Prone to slipping if not applied while lying down
Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C Concentrated Moisturizing Face Mask 28 Sheets
The Melano CC face mask is ideally suited for dry skin and features Vitamin C and Vitamin E derivatives to provide moisturizing effects while reducing damage to your skin caused by UV exposure. The Vitamin C and E also work together to prevent melanin production, which is known to cause dark spots and freckles.
The latest version of the Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C masks includes a larger volume of masks compared to previous versions – with 28 masks included within one pack. Each mask is made from natural cotton and has a refreshing citrus aroma of grapefruit and lemon.
Pros
- Vitamin C + E derivatives prevent dark spots
- Moisturizes dry skin
- Refreshing citrus aroma
Cons
- Light hydration for very dry skin
- Citrus scent may irritate sensitive skin
Want to delve deeper into the world of Japanese facial sheet masks? Then browse our full selection of products here.
You can learn more about Japanese beauty products containing Vitamin C in this article on the best 25 Japanese skincare products with Vitamin C.
