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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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Nice, but low results for price

I have been using this after getting a sample in the beauty fix box. I'm not sure that its doing much, but I have not been super dedicated to applying this. For the price of a full bottle, I would recommend trying a sample first or at least waiting for a sale. I didn't have noticeable results right away although it is smoothing and somewhat redness reducing.

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Noticed results right away

Tried this from the beauty fix box. I've used this three times now and I've already noticed a brightness and even tone to my skin. I followed up with Skinmedica dermal repair cream and my skin looks fantastic. I will note that I have very fair skin and do not know if this will affect some of the "brightening" that I notice compared to other users. I will be purchasing the full size.

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working well so far

I have much discoloration on my shins as a result of injuries exacerbated by thin skin. I am putting the product on my shins for about two weeks now and am noticing some difference I am sure it will take a bit more time but I will be diligent applying every evening

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Not sure??

I have used this product for a couple of months. I am not sure about the results. I will note that I had to go slow in introducing it into my regimen... when I tried to put it on in combination with retina-a at night, I peeled all over my face. My nurse recommended alternating nights for a while and this helped my skin to get used to it. Now that I can use it more regularly, I am not sure that I notice a big difference, however I also do not notice new brown spots. I believe I will keep using this product as I feel it is helping in keeping my skin clear. The results are definitely not dramatic though.

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Works for my Post-Acne Scars

I've been using this product for over a month right now, and I think one can sense my desperation to rid myself of my hyperpigmentation by being willing to spend this much on an ounce of product...haha. I should be clear that I am using several other products for discoloration concurrently - however, I started them months before I included this in my regimen. Therefore, it is easy to determine what is has been the result of this product. Furthermore, it is my understanding that unless you're willing to get an intensive skin peel at a dermatologist's office, getting rid of hyperpigmentation is a gradual process that often involves multiple products (AHAs, BHAs, sunscreen, retinol, etc.). My pigmentation is caused by inflammation from acne and while I have made great progress lightening it, I bought this to get more over the last "hump" since I had seemed to hit a wall over the last few months. For the first two weeks of using this product everyday (twice a day), I didn't see any difference and worried that I wasted my money. However, by week 3 I began to see a lightening of some of the scars, and I was even able to stop wearing foundation. Going into my second month of using it, I am continuing to see a difference as the weeks go on. However, I think it is important to note that Skinceuticals says that they did clinical trials for 3 months (or 12 weeks), so that may mean it will take that long to get results, and I do foresee the need for a second bottle before probably by the end of month 2, so it will be an investment for some. Nonetheless, if you're comfortable spending the money, I would recommendn it.

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New addition to my routine!

I found this after I decided to go hydroquinone free. I've only used it a few weeks, but so far so good! It's very gentle and a little goes a long way. I'll definitely be purchasing this again!

by Emily Verified Purchase

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I love this product!!

I got this in my beautyfix and i had a dark spot on my face an this is great! It really worked and i saw results fast.

by Anonymous

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undecided on results

I am halfway through the bottle and haven't noticed a change. Before this was introduced I had been using C E Ferulic. Maybe that did the job Discoloration Defense is supposed to do. I am using both now (at different times) as I believe in the science of Skinceuticals. Complaint: white painted covering on bottle peels off leaving pieces of white behind.

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So good, so much $$

It may be 98 dollars, but it is soooooo good on my dark spots. I wish it was less expensive, but hey, that it the process of beauty. Saves me from getting some kind of unnatural lazer treatment!

by Natasha

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Worth it!!!

This works. It is amazing... I have seen such a difference in the dark spots on my face they are almost gone. Nothing else has worked this well.

by Lori

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