SAVE 25% ON EMINENCE ORGANIC SKIN CARE WHEN YOU BUY 2 OR MORE. SHOP NOW.
FREE US Shipping $50+ Refer a Friend, Get $20 15% off first App Order Dermstore Rewards Ask an Expert
SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

A skin-brightening serum clinically proven to correct dark spots.

Rewards members earn 550 points on this order

Join Dermstore Rewards

$110.00

Or 4 interest free payments of $27.50 with afterpay


Image 1, at a glance. Texture = oil free, lightweight serum. Skin type = combination and oily. image 2, KEY INGREDIENTS 3% TRANEXAMIC ACID Minimizes discoloration and brown patches with continued use. KOJIC ACID Helps improve skin brightness. 5% NIACINAMIDE Also known as Vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin helps reduce discoloration. 5% HEPES Helps break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface to facilitate even exfoliation. image 3, even skin tones in as early as 2 weeks. image 4, before and after 12 weeks - average results. Protocol: Average results shown. A 12-week, single-center. clinical study was conducted on 50 females, ages 25 to 60, Fitzpatrick I-IV with mild to moderate facial skin discoloration, including stubborn dork spots, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone. Discoloration Defense was applied to the face twice a doy in Coniunction With o sunscreen. Efficacy and tolerability evoluotions were conducted baseline and weeks 2, 8, and 2Protocol: A single-centere clinical study was conducted on 51 female subiects. Fitzpatrick with visible signs Of skin discoloration/ hyperpigmentation, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ond melasma. Discoloration Defense WOs applied to the face twice a doy in coniunction With a sunscreen. Efficacy ond tolerability evaluations were conducted Ot baseline at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12. image 5, clincally proven results. 81% decrease in post acne marks. 60% reduction in brown patches. 59% improvement in uneven skin tones. 20% improvement in discoloration after 2 weeks. image 6, how to apply. step 1 = twice daily dispense 3-5 drops into clean hands. step 2 = gently press into skin on the face evenly, follow with sunscreen. image 7, aesthetician insight, cori ramos, skinceuticals pro and licensed aethetician said - discoloration defense helps reduce the appearance of surface discoloration (key ingredient niacinamide), but also reduced the inflammatory response caused by heat, hormones, and other environmental aggressors. controlling inflammation is the first step in preventing and reducing discoloration. image 8, customer review, an anonymous dermstore customer said - helps lighten my melasma. my dermatologist specialises in melasma highly recommended this product to be used during my skin care regime for melasma treatment. i'm on my second bottle and am seeing a significant difference. well worth the money, now on. image 9, discoloration treatment comparison. discoloration defense = concern - discoloration. skin type - normal, oily, dry, combination, sensitive. benefit - discoloration and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation treatment. phyto A+ brightening treatment = concern - dehydrated, sensitized, discoloration, dull and acne. skin type = normal, oily, dry, conbination and sensitive. benefit - brightness, improved texture and clarity. image 10 COMPLETE THE MORNING REGIMEN PRODUCTS SOLD SEPARATELY STEP 1 PREVENT PHLORETIN CF STEP 2 CORRECT DISCOLORATION DEFENSE STEP 3 CORRECT METACELL RENEWAL B3 STEP 4 PROTECT SHEER PHYSICAL UV DEFENSE SUNSCREEN SPF 50. image 11, COMPLETE THE NIGHTTIME REGIMEN PRODUCTS SOLD SEPARATELY STEP 1 CLEANSE GLYCOLIC RENEWAL CLEANSER STEP 2 PREVENT PHLORETIN CF STEP 3 CORRECT DISCOLORATION DEFENSE STEP 4 CORRECT METACELL RENEWAL B3. image 12, pro formula, clinically formulated = paraben free, hydroquinone free, fragrance free, silicone free.


Delivery & Returns
Free delivery is available on all orders over $50. Please see our shipping information page for all available delivery options.
If I'm not completely happy with my item?
Please see our returns policy.
*points earned on final checkout price, after any applied discounts.

Frequently Bought Together

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

This item

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

$110.00

Total Price:

$292.00

Customer Reviews

4.33

551 reviews

5

4

3

2

1

343

113

55

15

25

Top Customer Reviews

Reviews and results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.

It works!

I was hesitant because of the price but this stuff really reduces post-acne dark spots! 

by Anne

Was this helpful?

The Best

You must be consistent and use this daily with the CF serum but I have seen great results. It’s worth the cost.

by Alexandra Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Darker than in picture but effectoce

I've been using this twice daily for a month now and am seeing good results on my hands and face. Taking off 1 Star because the serum was considerably darker than in the picture but still effective.

by Kristin Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

It takes time

This product does work in fading hyperpigmentation but it takes consistency and time.  I used it every day for over a year and finally see my dark spots getting much lighter.  You have to have realistic expectations with any skincare product that doesn’t require a RX.  It can’t reverse the signs of anything, won’t show results within 2 weeks and cant work miracles but it can improve the condition of your skin and make it look better

by Heather Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Lighten scars

I use this everyday after the ce serum- I suffer from hyperpigmentation when I have any breakouts and use this to lighten up scars. It is really expensive that’s why I didn’t give it 5 stars. 

by Stephany Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Not sure.

I have been using the Discoloration Defense on and off. And honestly I don’t know if I see much difference in my skin. Maybe I need to be more consistent with my routine with this product specifically. 

by Maximina Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Melasma be gone!

This has been a game changer!! I have had terrible melasma and this has been the only serum that has completely faded it! I use it with the Skincueticals vitamin C and it’s a great duo!

by Alison Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Very hopeful

I bought this along with the Phloretin CF from Skinceuticals in order to lighten some dark spots on my face. The reviews for this product are glowing so I am very hopeful! I've been using it for a little bit longer than a week and so far it's hard to tell if it's improved my dark spots, but my skin does feel much healthier and is starting to glow.

by Helen Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Expensive, but great ingredients with a no-nonsense formula

Works effectively with proven ingredients. I have sensitive skin, and this is a great fragrance free formula. I've been using this with 2% alpha arbutin and I notice a difference in the discolouration on my face. Wish it wasn't so pricey, but I trust their formulation.

by Nikolette Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Works on brown spots!

This is great stuff for brown spots! During the winter I use this in the mornings and my hydroquinone cream at night. During the summers I use this morning and night.

by Jamie Verified Purchase

Was this helpful?

Other Customers Bought