Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches, post-inflammatory discoloration, and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this latest-generation advanced formula improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks. Everyday elements—including UV exposure, prescription drugs, and some professional treatments—can trigger production of melanin in the skin’s lowest epidermal layers. This excess melanin rises to the surface of the skin, causing visible skin discoloration. Discoloration can manifest in a range of ways, including post-acne marks, and stubborn brown patches on the cheekbones, forehead, and upper lip. Discoloration Defense is a hydroquinone-free skin brightening serum that corrects dark spots using a combination of potent and proven anti-discoloration ingredients—including tranexamic acid—to address key types of skin discoloration. Ideal at-home complement to professional skin discoloration treatments, such as chemical peels or non-ablative laser; always consult with a physician for individual regimen recommendations
In a 12-week clinical study, Discoloration Defense significantly improved the appearance of key skin discoloration markers:
Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, and hydroquinone-free.
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Carey
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I started using this a little over a year ago at the recommendation of my esthetician. I have significant hyperpigmentation on my forehead and cheeks from years in the sun. This product has helped to lighten these spots greatly over time - I have received comments from family and friends noticing how much these spots have lightened - although they are not completely gone.
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Love this!
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Been using this product for six months and there is a tremendous difference with my dark spots. I use it twice daily after I moisturize.
LovelySkin Customer
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Has helped my skin drastically clear and lighten up scarring! I have been using it for almost a year! I will continue to purchase!
Diane2019
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This was recommended by my dermatologist to treat my melasma. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and is absorbed quickly. It contains a few ingredients that prove to block pigment production. But so far I haven't seen any lightening effect on my melasma yet and I'm on my 2nd bottle. perhaps it's still too soon.
MG90
I was really excited to try this product I really thought it was going to work since it was so expensive but all it did was give me itchy skin and a few rashes & my skin is no where near being sensitive so I'm not sure why the turned out so awful for me it was also very sticky & that was something I didnt expect.
LovelySkin Customer
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Daily use of this serum has lightened tiny clusters of black spots below my left eye. The black spots are now a shade of light brown. Amazing!
Jennie
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I had thought about trying this for a long time-but wanted to wait until I used up some other products I already had for dark spots. I honestly do think this is making a difference. It seems to have lightened up a couple of spots that I have from sun damage. The true test will be if it keeps working when we have better weather here- as summer approaches. So far though- I’m very impressed!
LovelySkin Customer
This has gratifying results and aids in the smoothing process without being harsh on my sensitive skin.
LovelySkin Customer
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My dermatologist recommended this product to me. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and I haven't had any negative reaction to it. I use it after my vitamin C serum and before my moisturizer and sunscreen. It has a light consistency and absorbs quickly. It does seem to be lightening some minor brown spots on my face.
MrsSebastian
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I'm a fan of the SkinCeuticals product line. I use the Discoloration Defense morning/night and I use it with C E Ferulic in the morning and C + Aha at night and I also love the Resveratrol serum at night. It makes my face smoother and brighter and I use it with retinol as well.
Cfic
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I had been using retinols routinely but started to switch to glycolic discoloration as well and love the way my face feels and looks with less irritation. Highly recommend this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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I used a bottle and find it's working so well. I bought another one for my sister too.
Ycoutinho
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I can’t live without it
Ria
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I've been using this product for over a year. I've recently noticed a slight fading of dark patches.
JuJuBee
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I have been using the SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense for about 2 months. I have seen a mild lightening of the dark areas on my cheeks. The product felt very tacky, which I do not like. I felt it sat on the surface of my skin and did not penetrate it. Possibly used too much resulting in sticky feel? I will not be purchasing another bottle of this product.
Yvonne
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I think this product is effective, especially if you are looking for an alternative to hydroquinone.
Carriewhitlock38
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I’ve just started using this product. So far, I like it, and I’m sure I’ll love it the longer I use it, and it has more time to work. Love their products.
LovelySkin Customer
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Just started using this product almost a month ago and have begun to see improvement! Will continue using within my regimen and hope this trend continues.
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