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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

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

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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.


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

My new favorite

My new favorite serum for hyperpigmentation. This product is expensive, but worth it. My skin has never looked so good.

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It's working!

Slow and steady but I've definitely seen results from using this the last couple months!

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Daily Part of My Routine

I love this product, I struggle with melasma and have a fair skin tone that is susceptible to sun damage easily. This product has become part of my preventative skin care routine to avoid dark spots and discoloration. Highly reccomend.

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Works well

Useful, good for my hyper-reactive sensitive skin. I tend to tolerate very few facial products. Skinceuticals has been a life saver for me. I am able to tolerate almost everything in their line of products. Discoloration defense is handy when I've been in the sun and my spots start to become more pronounced. It works with continued use over time... But sometimes I see even skin tone, after two or 3 days, if I am consistent in applying.

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Slow but steady wins the race

I'd been using another niacinamide without much improvement and decided to try this instead. A month in, I'm seeing considerable fading of my chin blemishes, but not much yet in the melasma patches on my cheeks. I'll give it another couple of months before asking my derm to prescribe hydroquinone or consider laser treatments. The product does work well after applying retinol at night.

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Not sure - can't recommend yet

Bought this as I saw many derms recommending this for melasma - I have a bit of light melasma on my forehead and I have been using this for a couple of months and so far no improvement. I have very sensitive skin and I haven't had any bad reactions so that is a plus. Not sure I would buy again - it is a bit pricey and so far not seeing any improvements. I also don't like the packaging as it lets air in, and also is prone to spilling (spilled almost entire bottle accidentally of another product in the same packaging).

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Not worth it

I don't see the slightest difference with this. I am frustrated given it is not cheap. Usually this brand is my go to, and this is the first product I hate!

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Another great SC product

It takes a couple weeks to see results and now I do! I use with SC Ferulic serum in the morning. This goes in quickly with no stickiness, which I love. A keeper in my routine! I'm 67 and love that I can make my skin look better with these products!

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Great product

I use this along with SkinCeuticals CE ferulic and they are wonderful together. My skin looks better than it ever has and I am a 62-year-old woman! Highly recommend it

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A skincare need!

This product completely transformed my skin! I use it every night! Forever in my routine now!

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