Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots
10% Niacinamide Booster

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

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

Serum
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14 ingredients
27 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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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

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

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    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing
  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating
  • Phospholipids

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating
  • Allantoin (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing
  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

  • 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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  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    Niacinamide is niacinamide.

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  • 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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  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient

    Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula

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  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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

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  • Xanthan Gum

    Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling

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