SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

Name: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)
Brand: SkinCeuticals
SKU: 11679046
Price: 110.0 USD
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Rating: 4.33 (551 reviews)

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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Brighten and balance your skin tone with SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, a dark spot corrector that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, medical procedures or acne.

Formulated with 3% Tranexamic Acid, 1% Kojic Acid, 5% Niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, the treatment targets stubborn brown patches and post-inflammatory discolouration to even the skin tone and help to minimise the appearance of future marks with continued use. In as little as two weeks, the complexion will be unified, radiant and visibly healthier-looking.

Suitable for all skin types.

Free from parabens, silicones, fragrances, gluten and hydroquinone.

Due to the concentration of Kojic acid in this formula, a shift in color is expected. This could lead to a light brown or amber color, but the formula remains effective.

Twice daily, apply three to five drops to face. For morning use, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Acne: Acne Scars
Application Area: Decollete, Face, Neck
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation, Scars, Sun Damage
Hyperpigmentation: Dark Spots, Melasma
Ingredient: Kojic Acid, Niacinamide
Preferences: Clean, Fragrance-Free, Gluten-Free, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Skin Care Treatments
Skin Care Treatments: Face Serums
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Wellness | External Factors: UV Ray Protectors and Treatments

Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kojic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta.

For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.

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A little disappointed..

I had high hopes for this serum on my melasma, as the ingredient list is amazing. But after using for a few weeks, my melasma is slowly getting darker. This serum would probably work great for regular hyper-pigmentation and I would recommend it for that purpose, just not for melasma. I know melasma is very hard to treat, but I was hoping it would at least lighten it for me, not make it darker...

2018-05-06 by Melissa

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Discoloration Defense

Update to my previous review. I had been using this product for about 8 weeks and decided not to continue with it. I had been experiencing some itching and bumps under the skin, primarily on my chest, and when I stopped using it for a few days, the itchiness stopped and the bumps disappeared. Perhaps with the retinol, the CE Ferulic, the HA Intensifier and the squalane, my skin just didn't need this Discoloration Defense as well and decided to let me know that enough is enough! I also found it to be quite sticky on my skin and I don't think it was really making that much difference to the brown spots. I'm hoping that with continued use of the retinol and CE Ferulic, they will fade more over time.

2018-05-04 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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Discoloration Defense

In a week there was a difference in the overall facial appearance. People have commented on my skin. I am still waiting for the larger age spots to fad more, but I can tell it is working on them too.

2018-04-30 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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It did not do as I had hoped...

I was so excited when SkinCeuticals came out with this serum.. The ingredient list is amazing and I did a lot of research that backed up their ingredient list. I have melasma on my cheeks, forehead, upper lip and bridge of nose. I used this serum on just the dark spots for several weeks, at twice a day. I thought they seemed to get lighter at first, but then I began to notice that they were actually becoming darker!! I stopped using this serum at that moment and as scared to use it again. It seems as though everything I use on my melasma makes it worse, except for Vitamin C. I have used lactic acid, glycolic acid, retin-a, licorice root extract, niacinamide, kojic acid, mulberry extract, alpha arbutin and even bearberry leaf ectract. The only thing that seems to be lightening it is azelaic acid. So, instead of stressing my skin out, I'm focusing on thickening my outer most layer of the skin, as there is a lot of research that found that people who suffer from melasma have a thin stratum corneum , which is the outer most layer of of the skin. So, I moisturize, moisturize and moisturize. Then I use the azelaic acid once a day too, sometimes every other day. No more ingredients that seem to exfoliate the skin away and weaken the stratum corneum... Overall, this serum has amazing ingredients and would probably work for sun damage or dark spots caused by acne, but if your suffering from melasma, I cannot recommend.

2018-04-27 by melissa Verified Purchase

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Helps with acne discoloration

Super helpful for post-acne dark marks! I mine fade at a much quicker rate (both the red marks and the darker/brown ones) and it actually seems to prevent them from coming altogether when I use this during a breakout. I'm only 4 weeks in and I am super excited to see more progress with continued use. I only use once a day, over the CE Ferulic in the AM.

2018-04-18 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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I know Kojic acid is popular among Asian skincare brands for summer helper pigmentation!

Last summer I walked into an ethnic grocery store because I was grocery shopping for the family. My family members asked me to find a soap with Kojic acid in it. I know that most Asian supermarkets like Hmart, grand mart, lotte, and hanaro foods supermarkets carry skincare with Asian ingredients like Ginseng, Green tea, ginger oil, ginko, and Kojic Acid etc. I found a lot of expensive skincare made in South Korea. In my opinion, Skinceuticals is the best brand because it is created by dermatologists, it's natural and good for sensitive skin. I see immediate results after using this product.

2018-04-14 by Anonymous

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Some improvement so far

I've been using this product for a full month now, and while I was skeptical at first about its effectiveness, I think I'm starting to see some results. I don't think that it's done much for existing hyper pigmentation, but I do see that newer discoloration from recent hormonal breakouts have faded much quicker than normal. So it's doing something to prevent new discoloration, but I'm yet to see any of the old ones diminish or fade. I'll have to give it more time.

2018-04-13 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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So Far So Good

I just received this and started using it and so far it works well. Noticed lightening already.

2018-04-12 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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Loving this product

I've been using twice daily as directed for 2 weeks and have seen a significant improvement in my melasma. My discoloration is mild but noticeable when I'm not wearing makeup. This product has made my skin appear brighter and my skin tone is becoming more even. I love it.

2018-04-09 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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Discoloration Defense

I have been using this product for the past few weeks. It is a light serum that is easy to apply. Although I haven't noticed any of my freckles or other sun damage spots lighten, I feel my skin tone is less red and it appears more even. I think that time will tell if this serum is able to lighten sun spots, but overall I am very satisfied with the purchase.

2018-04-05 by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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