Discoloration Defense

Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.

Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration in all skin tones, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this formula serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.

1. Prep + Dispense
Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discoloration serum to the face.

2. Apply + Complete
If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.

1. Tranexamic Acid (3%)
Helps reduce the appearance of discoloration and stubborn brown patches.

2. Niacinamide (5%) (Vitamin B3)
Improves skin barrier, brightens skin tone, and reduces the look of dark spots.

3. HEPES (1%) (Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid)
Exfoliates the skin gently by activating natural enzymes to promote cell turnover.

4. Kojic Acid (1%)
A natural skin-brightening agent that helps fade existing discoloration.