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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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So far, so good!

Really like this product so far! I've been using it for almost 2 months now, and between this and bumping up my retinol to every other night, I have seen a huge difference in the evenness of my skin. This product has definitely helped to fade a few of my hyperpigmented acne spots, although they are not totally gone. The product goes on nicely and I don't notice any smell. I'd recommend giving it a try!

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So Far So Good

Love it.... If you want to rid your skin of hyper pigmentation use the Discoloration Defense along with the Retinol 1.0.... You will not be disappointed...

by Anonymous

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Pretty good but not fantastic

Texture is good. I love the fact that there is niacinimide - one of my favorite skincare ingredients. After having tried numerous things to lighten my hyperpigmentation I know that there is no magic bullet out there. However, so far so good, and hoping to see positive results. I haven't noticed any dramatic changes but satisfied with the ingredients that I am putting on my face.

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Great product!

I really like this and its easy on my skin, did not cause any breakouts, I have only used it a few times so far so i cant yet say if its improved appearance as of yet but I will continue to use!

by Mindy

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Clearer Complexion

I received a sample of this product in May's BeautyFix box and was so excited to try it. It actually works! I woke up to an even, clearer complexion. I didn't notice right away until my spouse said something to me. My overall tone just looked even. My face didn't look, creepy pale, like it usually does in the AM. I have not finished the small sample because I want to use it sparingly but will definitely purchase during DS' Black Friday sale.

by Isabel

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Surprising

I was told that this product would dry out my skin. And it being in a dropper, I thought it would make my skin more oily. But surprisingly, it's super lightweight! Hopefully it makes a difference in my acne scars.

by Ascella Verified Purchase

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Works for me, brightens and subtly fading spots

I am a light-skinned Asian with a lot of hyperpigmentation. I have been using this for a couple months now and I see a difference. The biggest difference is that my entire face looks brighter, but my spots do seem to be fading. This product doesn't smell and isn't irritating to my sensitive skin. I'm hopeful of seeing continuing improvement.

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Not sure yet

I've tried this product now for about 2 months, I haven't seen much of a difference in the appearance of brown patches and uneven skin tone, I will continue to try for a bit longer but if I don't see results for the price, I'll have to try something different... and I'm a skinceuticals fan!

by Guadalupe Verified Purchase

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great for acne hyperpigmentation

I bought this a few weeks ago and have been loving the results. This combined with bimonthly peels have been extremely helpful in combating the hyper pigmentation I've had from acne breakouts. The difference in my skin has been unbelievable, I swear I can see the marks on my face fading each day after I use this. I know it's pricey for a small bottle but a few drops really go a long way. I use a few drops 2-3 times each day. I have medium/olive skin so I almost always have a dark spot after I have a pimple, and Discoloration Defense has been a lifesaver. Not sure how it effective it would be on deeper skin tones or darker marks, but it seems to be working well for me.

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Disappointing

I was excited to use Discoloration Defense as I've used SkinCeuticals Phyto and Phyto+ previously with success so I thought this would work for my acne scars as well. I used this product consistently for more than a month and saw little to no difference in the color of my acne scars. This serum did not work for my skin at all which is surprising because normally I use Phyto+ and see a difference almost immediately. This new product was more expensive and not as effective plus due to the packaging in a white bottle that is not transparent it was hard to determine if I was getting low on the product. The bottle had measuring lines on the outside of it which is odd because you can't see through it to determine how much serum is in the bottle. I would not recommend this to others and will not purchase again. It was too expensive and doesn't work.

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