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Daily Dark Spot Corrector for Brighter, Even-Looking Skin
Reveal a more radiant complexion with Discoloration Defense, a powerful skin serum designed to tackle visible skin discoloration and promote a brighter, more even skin tone.
Discoloration Defense is a versatile, daily-use dark spot corrector that addresses multiple types of skin discoloration, including persistent brown patches and post-acne marks. Suitable for all skin tones, this cutting-edge formula features a potent blend of 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of stubborn discoloration in as little as 2 weeks, it’s an essential addition to any skincare routine. This advanced dark spot corrector not only fades discoloration but also brightens and refines skin texture, making it an indispensable tool for achieving a flawless complexion.
Benefits
- Features a harmonious blend of anti skin discoloration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
- 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches1
- 34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones2
- Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, and hydroquinone-free
- Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual regimen recommendations
How To Use
- Apply 3-5 drops of SkinCeuticals skin discoloration serum, twice daily
- For morning use, apply skin serum after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
- Lessen your skin's sun exposure while using this skin serum.
- Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Key Ingredients
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3% Tranexamic Acid
This synthetically-derived ingredient decreases the reoccurrence of skin discoloration and stubborn brown patches. Optimal results occur with continued use. -
1% Kojic Acid
Naturally produced by certain fungi, kojic acid helps improve skin brightness. -
5% Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin is found naturally in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. This ingredient is known to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
Results
In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers:
- 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
- 59% average improvement in the appearance of skin discoloration
- 81% average improvement in the appearance of post-acne marks
- 59% average improvement in the appearance of even skin tone
Skin Type & Concern
SKIN TYPE: Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination
SKIN CONCERN: Discoloration