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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA versus Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on March 18, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum American Brand United States
Lip Mask American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Lip Mask

Lip masks are used to add moisture to the lips; these are most commonly used overnight.

Price

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Buy Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA

Starts at $85.90
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Buy The Kissu Lip Mask

Starts at $29.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the leaf of the tea plant. These leaves are used to make white, oolong, green, and black tea.

Tea leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea (green tea, white tea, oolong, black tea) and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 29.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA contains this as ingredient number 30.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
34% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA 30 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

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