Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Mask for sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Exfoliating Ahas Fruit
Lactic Acid
Punica Granatum Extract
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- This formulation is highly suitable for your normal skin type, as ethyl ascorbic acid and glycolic acid provide antioxidant activity and keratolytic action, respectively, to enhance brightness.
- While the glycolic and lactic acids offer mild exfoliation, they are not the most effective ingredients for directly addressing your primary concerns of redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, starting slowly to see how your skin reacts.
- Apply this product after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and dry skin to keep your sensitive face calm and comfortable.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the mask too close to your eyes.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this lightweight gel mask is highly praised for instantly revitalizing dull complexions, leaving skin smoother and more radiant. It is particularly effective for oily and acne-prone skin due to its exfoliating fruit acids. However, users with sensitive or dry skin may experience irritation or dryness, and some find the product to be pricey.
Highlights
Instant brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “skin noticeably brighter”
- “gives dull skin a boost”
- “leaves a radiant finish”
- “woke up glowing”
Refreshing texture Often Mentioned
- “lightweight gel”
- “cooling sensation”
- “feels refreshing”
- “absorbs well without stickiness”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells great”
- “lovely citrus scent”
- “refreshing orange smell”
- “invigorating aroma”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin firm and smooth”
- “softens texture”
- “resurfaces the complexion”
- “pores look smaller”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused redness”
- “tingling sensation”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
- “stung upon application”
Drying for skin Rarely Noted
- “bad choice for dry skin”
- “needs moisturizer after”
- “felt a bit drying”
- “not hydrating enough”
Expensive product Rarely Noted
- “pricey for the size”
- “expensive luxury”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “small jar for the money”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “chemical scent”
- “fragrance irritated my nose”
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Questions and answers
What makes Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Mask a great fit for sensitive skin?
Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Mask is a great fit because it has a safe design that avoids harsh ingredients that easily cause irritation. It uses ethyl ascorbic acid and glycolic acid to help boost brightness while keeping your skin calm.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
This mask is a great fit because it is safe for sensitive skin and contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation. Its ethyl ascorbic acid and glycolic acid also provide antioxidant activity and smooth away dead skin to help brighten your face.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017
What does Vitamin C do for sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out fine lines, and fade dark spots. Clinical studies show it is generally safe and well-tolerated when improving overall skin quality.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is used as a weekly step in your routine, starting at once a week and cautiously increasing if your skin tolerates it well. It is safe for sensitive skin because it avoids harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to keep your skin calm and prevent excessive dryness. Use the mask first as a cleansing step when you are not using retinol, and follow with your usual hydrating moisturizer.
How often should I use this mask?
Start using this exfoliating mask once a week to see how your sensitive skin reacts, and you may carefully use it more often if you tolerate it well and see good results.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation. However, because it includes exfoliating fruit acids and glycolic acid, it may cause mild irritation or dryness for some users.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, citral, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Concurrent treatment with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and cannabigerol in UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes prevents membrane structure alterations, promotes cell survival, enhances antioxidant enzyme activity and GSH- and Trx-dependent systems, reduces lipid and protein oxidative modifications, and exerts anti-inflammatory effects.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Dissolving microneedles loaded with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-8 achieved higher cumulative transdermal delivery than aqueous solutions and significantly reduced photoaging signs while restoring oxidative balance in a UV/D-galactose-induced mouse model.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of 1-1.5% glycolic acid suppresses UVB-induced inflammation by modulating NF-κB signaling pathways in human keratinocytes and mouse dorsal skin.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017A topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract significantly reduced skin erythema and melanin compared to a placebo in healthy Asian subjects over 12 weeks.
Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Phenolic-rich pomegranate peel extract formulated into a serum and mask showed significantly better facial skin lightening efficacy than placebo in 30 volunteers over 28 days.
Planta Medica, 2020Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of a pomegranate anthocyanins cold cream reduced skin aging and demonstrated good permeation in human volunteers.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Adipic Acid Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Punica Granatum Extract, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfite, Alcohol Denat, Pineapple Fruit Extract, Passiflora Quadrangularis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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