- Fades dark spots
- Lightens acne marks
- Keeps spots away
Discoloration Defense
The daily serum for dark spots, brown patches and post-acne marks.
Description
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense is for the marks that won't fade. Sun spots, stubborn brown patches, and the dark marks a breakout leaves behind, especially on deeper skin tones.
Tranexamic acid, kojic acid and niacinamide work together to fade the look of discoloration, and tone looks more even in as little as two weeks. Keep using it and it helps stop spots coming back. Three to five drops, morning and night.
Fragrance-free and hydroquinone-free. Suits every skin type, including sensitive.
Shipping, pickup & returns
Tracked shipping, 2 to 5 business days, free over $125. Pickup at 780 College St., usually ready within the hour. See our product policies for returns.
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What's inside
The ingredients doing the work.
What's in Discoloration Defense, and what each one does for your skin.
- 3%
Tranexamic acid
Helps minimize the return of discoloration and stubborn brown patches.
- 1%
Kojic acid
Helps improve brightness.
- 5%
Niacinamide
Helps reduce the look of discoloration.
- 5%
HEPES
Gently loosens dead skin cells for even exfoliation.
How to use
Where it goes in your routine.
How to use Discoloration Defense, step by step.
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Three to five drops
Morning and night, over the face.
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Morning order
After vitamin C, before sunscreen.
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Finish with SPF
Sunscreen every morning, or spots come back.
In the clinic
Pair it with treatments.
What we do in clinic for sun spots and uneven tone. Your products keep the results going at home.
Not sure it's right for you?
Ask the people who know it.
Our estheticians work with these brands in the treatment room. Book a free skin consultation or send us a question, and we'll tell you if it suits your skin.
Free 30-minute consultation,
with our skin analyzer.
Product FAQ
Before you buy it.
How to use Discoloration Defense, what to pair it with, and when to check with us first.
Does it work with laser or peels?
Yes. It's made to complement professional treatments like peels and non-ablative laser. Ask us how to fit it around your sessions.
How fast will I see a change?
Tone can look more even in as little as two weeks with twice-daily use.
Does it have hydroquinone?
No. It is hydroquinone-free.
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