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Reduce the appearance of dark spots with SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense.

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'ss 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:

60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
59% average improvement in the appearance of skin discoloration
81% average improvement in the appearance of post-acne marks
59% average improvement in the appearance of even skin tone

Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, and hydroquinone-free.

Due to the concentration of Kojic acid in this formula, a shift in color is expected. This could lead to a light brown or amber color, but the formula remains effective.

Highlights

Corrects sun damage
Brightens a dull complexion
Corrects dark spots

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LovemyskinImin

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April 22, 2024

Don't doubt the power

I've been using vitamin C serums the last few years for sun damaged (age) spots that pop up here and there on my face and I received a sample of the SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, and wow! It excellerated over what I had been using. I immediately purchased a bottle and am seeing faster results with every day use. I highly suggest this product if you are starting to see those spots starting to appear.

Tootz20

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April 10, 2024

Best Discoloration Serum

I have tried many discoloration serums, and this is the one that works best for me! I see results with SkinCeuticals!

LovelySkin Customer

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April 07, 2024

A positive, noticeable difference

I have mature skin (60+) and hyperpigmentation on my lower jaw face area. I have tried numerous products to help get rid of this hyperpigmentation, and I have finally found one that works! This product applied every evening in the affected area steadily has lightened the skin and reduced the visibility of the skin discoloration. It's hardly visible now. It works! I have sensitive skin and it has not irritated the area where this product is applied. It's not inexpensive, but for a product that works, with no side effects, I'm glad I tried after receiving a sample from LovelySkin.

Glady

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April 06, 2024

Spots gone

I had my doubts about this product, having been disappointed with others I had tried. However, I persisted in the recommended application and have been surprisingly pleased. Brownish spots which were significantly visible, especially along the forehead/eye perimeter are noticeably fading. So happy I tried this one - a real winner!

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

April 03, 2024

Lovely daily-use serum

I have been using discoloration defense for years. It is easy to apply after cleansing. I use it as a spot treatment for any discoloration that may pop up and it truly keeps the brown spots away. My skin glows, and this product helps me maintain a very smooth/flawless complexion.

Sanber

Verified Purchase

March 29, 2024

Great Product!

I have used Hydroquinone to help decrease my sun spots but didn't have much success. Also, I did not like using it because there are studies suggesting that it contributes to cancer. I was delighted to receive a sample of Discoloration Defense, tried it, and decided to order a bottle. I have used it daily for about a month now and notice definite lightening of the spots (and some are completely gone). I highly recommend this product!

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

March 24, 2024

Good stuff

I’ve tried it his products for a few months I feel like it does a great job in what it supposed to do I might add it back in my routine again all the products are amazing

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

February 17, 2024

Great for fading hyperpigmentation!

For the first few weeks after starting use of this product, I saw little change. But all of a sudden, a few weeks later, I saw amazing improvement. Kind of magical, just when I had given up on it as yet another waste of money! I'd say it's worth the high price tag. Hard to find a product that actually works on brown South Asian skin.

AGross

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February 02, 2024

Works well!

I used this while pregnant to combat some of my melasma. Works well’

LovelySkin Customer

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January 20, 2024

Insanely effective

I have had difficult to treat melasma for the last 15+ years and have tried soooo many different things without lasting results or benefit. This was one of the first skinceuticals products I tried and I am absolutely blown away by how well this product has worked. It has evened my skin tone to the point that my prior areas are barely noticeable and so much so that I feel comfortable not wearing a heavy coverage foundation every time I leave the house. I will never stop using this product and highly recommend their UV defense sunscreen as a complement to this product.

margaretL

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January 14, 2024

Mediocre product

The reason I’m only giving a mediocre rating is because I can’t tell that use of this expensive product has improved the discoloration of my face but it has kept more discoloring from occurring which is some effectiveness.

LovelySkin Customer

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January 09, 2024

Discoloration Defense

This is a slower working product. I completed one bottle and found it lessened dark skin spots. I am on the second bottle and my skin appears to have a more rapid positive response

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

January 03, 2024

Discoloration

I do use this product from time to time. I don’t include it in my everyday skin care regimen. However, if I notice a darker spot starting to appear I do use for a while. It does seem to decrease the dark color. I recommend this product.

reneee

Verified Purchase

December 31, 2023

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

This product helps me maintain and even skin tone without any harsh chemicals. I try to use it every morning. After cleaning my skin with cool cotton pads (filtered water) I apply a few drops of this discoloration defense and check my phone, computer, yoga, have breakfast, etc. I let it stay on for about 30 minutes or more. I then wash my face with a mild cleanser and prepare my skin for the rest of the day. When I have more time in the morning or evening, I will put this discoloration defense under my facial masque. I try to use it every day to maintain and even, clear, skin tone.

LovelySkin Customer

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December 27, 2023

Great for brown spots

I have brown spots and acne scars. Takes a few months but I’m finally noticing they are fading. Easy to apply. Little goes a long ways. It’s moisturizing too.

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

December 13, 2023

No change yet

I bought my first bottle from my dermatologist to treat my brown spots and decided to try a second bottle since LovelySkin offered better pricing when there was a sale. Like the first time around, I found this serum to be quite sticky on my skin even though I only use 2-3 drops each time. There is no fragrance to it which is nice. The sad thing for me is I still have not seen any changes to my brown spots. It’s too expensive to justify further purchases when it is doing nothing significant for me.

Livinggolden

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December 07, 2023

Received sample love the discoloration defense sad to say

I received immediately started using it a bit early however the texture and quality appears to be not the same quality as the sample I received immediately I purchase a bottle due to I love the glow after using the sample I saw my skin was glowing. I’ve been using it for 1 week and definitely not happy with the product. I’ve been using SkinCeutical products for over 6 years. I wondering did the ingredients changed? I’m really not happy with this product

dktreece

Verified Purchase

December 03, 2023

Discoloration defence

Still using twice a day Best keeping them from getting darker!

GabrielaP

Verified Purchase

November 29, 2023

Not for me

I did not see significant results after using the whole thing. Will not purchase again.

LovelySkin Customer

Verified Purchase

November 14, 2023

worked for a couple of weeks

when I was sent a sample, I used it for 2 weeks. My face was much brighter. Ordered a bottle and have seen no change since

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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

Product Overview

Reduce the appearance of dark spots with SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense.

Highlights

Ingredients

Directions

Shipping & Returns

Questions & Answers (4)

Product Specifications

Special Offers

About the Brand

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Customer Reviews (390)

Overall Rating

Review Summary

Write a Review

Don't doubt the power

Best Discoloration Serum

A positive, noticeable difference

Spots gone

Lovely daily-use serum

Great Product!

Good stuff

Great for fading hyperpigmentation!

Works well!

Insanely effective

Mediocre product

Discoloration Defense

Discoloration

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

Great for brown spots

No change yet

Received sample love the discoloration defense sad to say

Discoloration defence

Not for me

worked for a couple of weeks

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