Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots
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A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Serum
Serum
14 ingredients
26 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 9.00 · checked 25 Sept 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

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating
  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing
  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating
  • Tranexamic Acid (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing
  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning

  • Betaine

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating
  • Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cleansing

    • Centella asiatica (Cica)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Redness Reducing
    • Reduces Irritation
  • Zea Mays Starch

    Skin Protecting

    0-1 / —

  • Xanthan Gum (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

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.

    Learn more about Niacinamide →
  • 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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  • Tranexamic Acid

    Astringent, Skin Conditioning

    Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.

    Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →
  • Xanthan Gum

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

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