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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)

A skin-brightening serum clinically proven to correct dark spots.

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Image 1 - Image showing several droplets of a yellow serum with text indicating its texture as oil-free, lightweight serum, and suitable skin types as combination and oily.
Image 2 - An image showing a dropper with yellow liquid hovering over a clear petri dish with small droplets, accompanied by text outlining key ingredients and their benefits, including 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES.
Image 3 - A close-up of a womans face with a dropper applying a yellow oil to her cheek, featuring text that reads Evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
Image 4 - Image showing a comparison of facial skin before and after 12 weeks of treatment, with the left side labeled BEFORE showing uneven skin tone and dark spots, and the right side labeled AFTER 12 WEEKS AVERAGE RESULTS displaying clearer, smoother skin; additional text discusses study protocols and results.
Image 5 - The image shows a bottle of SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, with yellow liquid droplets in a clear dish, and text outlining clinically proven results: 81% decrease in post-acne marks, 60% reduction in brown patches, 59% improvement in uneven skin tone, and 20% improvement in discoloration after 2 weeks.
Image 6 - Image shows a person with dark skin holding a dropper bottle dispensing oil into their hand, with instructions for applying the product on the side that read HOW TO APPLY, STEP 1: Twice daily, dispense 3-5 drops into clean hands, and STEP 2: Gently press into skin on the face evenly. Follow with sunscreen.
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Image 8 - Image shows a comparison chart titled DISCOLORATION TREATMENT COMPARISON featuring two skincare products, Discoloration Defense serum and Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment; categories include CONCERN, SKIN TYPE, and BENEFIT, listing various skin types and treatment benefits.
Image 9 - An adjustable white treatment chair is centered in the image, accompanied by text that states PRO FORMULA and Clinically Formulated along with bullet points highlighting Paraben-free, Hydroquinone-free, Fragrance-free, and Silicone-free.
Image 10 - An illustration displaying four skincare products from SkinCeuticals arranged in a row, with accompanying labels indicating steps in a morning regimen: Step 1 labeled Prevent for Phloretin CF, Step 2 labeled Correct for Discoloration Defense, Step 3 labeled Correct for Metacell Renewal B3, and Step 4 labeled Protect for Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, with the text COMPLETE THE MORNING REGIMEN PRODUCTS SOLD SEPARATELY at the top.
Image 11 - Image shows a skincare regimen layout with four steps for nighttime, featuring products labeled as Glycolic Renewal Cleanser, Phloretin CF, Discoloration Defense, and Metacell Renewal B3, with each step categorized as Cleanse, Prevent, and Correct.

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Good prevention

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Seems to work well as a preventative measure. Haven't noticed any new dark spots this summer!

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Really nice

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I only have a sample size, but something in this product makes my skin clearer. It hasn't done much for my discoloration because I haven't had it long enough. However, it does brighten and for whatever reason it seems to prevent acne.

by Sara

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Nice, but low results for price

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I have been using this after getting a sample in the beauty fix box. I'm not sure that its doing much, but I have not been super dedicated to applying this. For the price of a full bottle, I would recommend trying a sample first or at least waiting for a sale. I didn't have noticeable results right away although it is smoothing and somewhat redness reducing.

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Noticed results right away

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Tried this from the beauty fix box. I've used this three times now and I've already noticed a brightness and even tone to my skin. I followed up with Skinmedica dermal repair cream and my skin looks fantastic. I will note that I have very fair skin and do not know if this will affect some of the "brightening" that I notice compared to other users. I will be purchasing the full size.

by Anonymous

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working well so far

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I have much discoloration on my shins as a result of injuries exacerbated by thin skin. I am putting the product on my shins for about two weeks now and am noticing some difference I am sure it will take a bit more time but I will be diligent applying every evening

by Andrea Verified Purchase

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Not sure??

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I have used this product for a couple of months. I am not sure about the results. I will note that I had to go slow in introducing it into my regimen... when I tried to put it on in combination with retina-a at night, I peeled all over my face. My nurse recommended alternating nights for a while and this helped my skin to get used to it. Now that I can use it more regularly, I am not sure that I notice a big difference, however I also do not notice new brown spots. I believe I will keep using this product as I feel it is helping in keeping my skin clear. The results are definitely not dramatic though.

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Works for my Post-Acne Scars

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I've been using this product for over a month right now, and I think one can sense my desperation to rid myself of my hyperpigmentation by being willing to spend this much on an ounce of product...haha. I should be clear that I am using several other products for discoloration concurrently - however, I started them months before I included this in my regimen. Therefore, it is easy to determine what is has been the result of this product. Furthermore, it is my understanding that unless you're willing to get an intensive skin peel at a dermatologist's office, getting rid of hyperpigmentation is a gradual process that often involves multiple products (AHAs, BHAs, sunscreen, retinol, etc.). My pigmentation is caused by inflammation from acne and while I have made great progress lightening it, I bought this to get more over the last "hump" since I had seemed to hit a wall over the last few months. For the first two weeks of using this product everyday (twice a day), I didn't see any difference and worried that I wasted my money. However, by week 3 I began to see a lightening of some of the scars, and I was even able to stop wearing foundation. Going into my second month of using it, I am continuing to see a difference as the weeks go on. However, I think it is important to note that Skinceuticals says that they did clinical trials for 3 months (or 12 weeks), so that may mean it will take that long to get results, and I do foresee the need for a second bottle before probably by the end of month 2, so it will be an investment for some. Nonetheless, if you're comfortable spending the money, I would recommendn it.

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New addition to my routine!

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I found this after I decided to go hydroquinone free. I've only used it a few weeks, but so far so good! It's very gentle and a little goes a long way. I'll definitely be purchasing this again!

by Emily Verified Purchase

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I love this product!!

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I got this in my beautyfix and i had a dark spot on my face an this is great! It really worked and i saw results fast.

by Anonymous

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undecided on results

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I am halfway through the bottle and haven't noticed a change. Before this was introduced I had been using C E Ferulic. Maybe that did the job Discoloration Defense is supposed to do. I am using both now (at different times) as I believe in the science of Skinceuticals. Complaint: white painted covering on bottle peels off leaving pieces of white behind.

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