SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense
4.3(433 reviews)
$109 – $115
Price range across retailers
Skin type
Normal
Concerns
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy
No flagged pregnancy-risk ingredients found
Rule-based ingredient screen, not medical advice.
About this product
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce discoloration across all skin tones, including brown patches and post-acne marks.
How to use
Apply a thin, even layer to clean, dry skin once or twice daily. Can be layered under other serums and moisturizer.
Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid and 1% kojic acid to reduce pigment formation, plus 5% niacinamide for brightening and 5% HEPES for gentle exfoliation.
Ingredients
01
AQUAWATER
Aquawater
02
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Butylene Glycol
03
NIACINAMIDE
Vitamin B3
Skin-conditioning04
HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
05
GLYCERIN
Glycerin
HumectantReviews
4.3
Based on 433 reviews
Pros
- Hydroquinone-free
- Layerable with other actives
- Works across all skin tones
Cons
- Expensive at $115
- May cause mild tingling for sensitive skin
- Results take consistent use over weeks