1% Retinol Treatment
Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum
Serum
53 ingredients
14 ingredients

Brand price

USD 48.75 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 115.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Key Ingredients

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Tranexamic acid1

    Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    Tranexamic Acid

  • Kojic acid1

    A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.

    Kojic Acid

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

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  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

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  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

    Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

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  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating, Viscosity Controlling

    Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient

    Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula

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