Introduction
Natura Bisse is one of those quietly luxurious Spanish skincare houses that spa devotees swear by, yet it can still fly below the radar of everyday bathroom shelves. The brand is celebrated for pairing sensorial pleasure with serious science, so whenever it launches something new my curiosity spikes.
Enter the playfully named C+C Vitamin Soufflé Mask. With a title that makes it sound more like a dessert menu pick than a treatment, the mask promises a plush whipped texture, a sunny tangerine aroma and a triple hit of firming, revitalising and hydrating benefits. In short, Natura Bisse says it will take a dull devitalised complexion and leave it luminous and springy in a mere quarter of an hour.
I devoted two full weeks of regular use to see whether this citrus scented concoction could really live up to its optimistic résumé and, more importantly, whether it deserves a spot in your routine and your budget.
What is C+C Vitamin Soufflé Mask?
At its core this product is a wash-off face mask infused with vitamin C and a cocktail of moisturising agents. A wash-off mask is designed to sit on the skin for a short window then be removed with water rather than absorbed like a leave-on cream. The format lets the formula stay highly concentrated while limiting the risk of prolonged irritation which can occur when potent actives remain on the skin all day.
Natura Bisse positions the mask as a quick 15-minute treatment for skin that looks dull or feels dry. The formula blends ascorbic acid for antioxidant support, shea butter for occlusive moisture and a mix of humectants like glycerin and sorbitol that draw water into the surface layers. The brand also highlights a tangerine essential oil blend whose scent aims to make the process feel spa-like but its main technical job here is to supply additional antioxidant compounds from citrus peel.
Used twice a week this type of mask can offer a topical burst of hydration and a transient plumping effect thanks to water-binding ingredients and a temporary occlusive film. Any brightening you see largely stems from the gentle exfoliation of lactic acid and the light-reflecting sheen left behind by emollients rather than deep structural changes in the skin.
Did it work?
In the spirit of hard hitting beauty journalism I benched my usual wash off mask for a few days before starting, which felt very scientific indeed. Over the next 14 days I applied a generous layer every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evening, letting it sit the full 15 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. That cadence felt realistic for a busy routine and I figured two weeks was enough time to see whether the soufflé had more substance than whimsy.
The first application was admittedly delightful. The mousse glided on evenly, the tangerine scent puffed up like a summer spritz and after rinsing my skin looked marginally brighter, as if I had taken a brisk walk. Hydration was the bigger win: cheeks felt pillowy and there was a subtle glazed finish that lasted until morning. No redness or stinging cropped up, which was reassuring given the direct ascorbic acid and fragrance load.
By day seven I noticed the quick hit radiance had settled into a consistent but modest glow. Fine dehydration lines around my nasolabial folds looked softened for a few hours post use, though they crept back by midday. Firmness claims were harder to verify; my complexion felt smooth but not markedly tauter than with a standard humectant serum and moisturiser combo. What did impress me was how evenly my makeup sat the day after masking, likely thanks to the shea butter film preventing dry patches from peeking through.
Heading into the second week I kept waiting for a cumulative brightening surge yet the results plateaued. The mask continued to deliver reliable surface hydration and that fleeting candlelit sheen but deeper luminosity or long term firmness never showed up. On the upside my combination skin tolerated the formula without a single clogged pore or reactive flush, something I cannot say for every rich mask I trial.
So did it live up to its promises? Partially. It definitely hydrates and gives a short term pick me up, mildly amps radiance and offers a spa like sensorial break. However the firming and revitalising effects felt temporary and, for the price, not game changing enough for me to slot it into my permanent line up. Still, if you are after a luxurious feel good treatment for special occasions this citrus cloud might be just the bright little interlude your skin craves.
Main ingredients explained
The star here is ascorbic acid, the pure form of vitamin C, sitting fairly high on the list. At the right pH it tackles free radicals and lightly brightens by curbing excess melanin, but because the mask is washed off after 15 minutes you are getting a quick antioxidant splash rather than a full strength corrective dose. Still, even a short exposure can neutralise a bit of daily environmental stress and give that instant fresh faced look.
Hydration comes from a trio of classic moisture magnets: glycerin, sorbitol and urea. These humectants pull water into the upper layers helping skin look cushioned. Shea butter then locks that water in with its rich occlusive film and adds a measured amount of vitamin E. One footnote: shea butter lands around the middle of the comedogenic scale. That means some acne prone skins may find it capable of clogging pores if left on for long periods, although in this rinse off setting the risk is lower than in a leave on cream.
Lactic acid shows up too, providing gentle keratolytic exfoliation that softens texture and lets light bounce more evenly off the surface. The concentration feels moderate which is why there was zero sting in use, yet even a mild lactic rinse can make makeup glide the next day.
The sunny scent comes from a blend of citrus essential oils and parfum. These lift the spa vibe but they can provoke sensitivity in reactive skin types and make the mask less of a slam dunk for anyone with rosacea or a compromised barrier. Alongside the fragrance you will spot CI 16035 and CI 19140, synthetic colourants that create the cheerful orange tint but add no skincare benefit.
From an ethical angle every listed component is plant derived or lab synthesised so the formula is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. There are no animal by products hidden in the emulsifiers or fragrance base.
As for pregnancy safety, none of the ingredients is flagged as a major no go in mainstream dermatology guidelines, yet essential oils can be unpredictable and pH adjusted vitamin C can increase skin’s permeability. Best practice is to clear any active mask with your obstetrician before adding it to a prenatal routine.
One last note: the inclusion of multiple glycols plus PEG-8 ester helps the soufflé spread like silk but also means it plays nicely under most serums without pilling if you decide to layer treatments after rinsing. Overall the INCI reads like a well balanced pick me up, leaning more into sensorial comfort and quick hydration than hardcore remodeling which suits the mid tier 7/10 verdict.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here is the straightforward rundown of highs and lows after two weeks of masking.
What works well:
- The whipped mousse texture spreads evenly and stays put, making the 15-minute wait pleasantly fuss free
- Delivers a noticeable hydration boost and dewy sheen that lingers until morning
- Citrus scent adds a spa like lift without causing redness on my combination skin
- Rinses off cleanly and leaves a smooth canvas that helps foundation glide on the next day
What to consider:
- Firming and brightening benefits are mild and taper off within hours
- Fragrance and essential oils may not suit very reactive or sensitised skin
- The premium price feels ambitious given the largely short term results
My final thoughts
A good wash off mask is a handy middle ground between a quick splash of hydration and the commitment of a leave on treatment, so I approached C+C Vitamin Soufflé Mask with realistic expectations and two weeks of uninterrupted use. It certainly excelled at surface moisturising and gave me that “I drank more water today” glow yet the bigger firmness and long term radiance promises remained more cameo than starring role. On my 7/10 scale that means solid but not life changing: luxurious enough to enjoy, not transformative enough to become a staple. I would recommend it to friends who prize sensorial pampering, have normal to slightly dry skin and want a dependable pre event perk up. If budget or fragrance sensitivity is a concern they might prefer something else.
Speaking of alternatives, the Pink Clay Glow Mask by Deascal deserves a shout: I have emptied two tubes and still reach for it when I want an all rounder that exfoliates, clarifies and brightens at a friendlier price. For a more science leaning option, NIOD’s Flavanone Mud gives a deeper detox without the traditional clay tightness and impresses me every single time. Those craving a botanically charged glow may like Tata Harper’s Resurfacing Mask which reliably lifts dullness with gentle enzymes and leaves skin cushiony. I have used each of these alongside Natura Bisse’s citrus whip and can vouch that they cover slightly different bases so the best choice depends on what your skin is asking for that day.
Before you rush to the sink please consider a few practicalities. Wash off masks are fleeting treatments so any brightness or plumpness they create needs upkeep through consistent routines. Always patch test on a discreet area first (sorry for sounding like an over protective parent) and remember that essential oils and direct vitamin C can be lively characters on reactive complexions. Use the mask as part of a broader regimen rather than a miracle fix and you will set yourself up for the most realistic, and repeatable, results.