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Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 99.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
Each morning after cleansing and toning, apply one pump over face and neck in light, upward strokes. Allow one minute for product absorption.
Caution
Yes, but introduce combinations gradually and patch test first. If using strong actives (e.g., retinoids or exfoliating acids), monitor skin tolerance.
What's inside
Ingredients List
31 trigger at least one check · 41 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-16 Alcohols, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Niacinamide, Octyldecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Squalene, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing18
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-16 Alcohols, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Squalene, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-16 Alcohols, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Laureth-21, Lecithin, Octyldecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation11
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
May Worsen Eczema10
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
May Worsen Rosacea10
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Emollient
2-Ethylhexyl isononanoate
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Isononanoate →Triolein
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Triolein isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Triolein →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →C12-16 Alcohols
Antistatic, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C12-16 Alcohols isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-16 Alcohols →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract is an extract of the mycelium of the Shiitake Mushroom, Lentinus edodes
Learn more about Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract →C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C18-36 Acid Triglyceride →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →