SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense (1 fl. oz.)
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Brighten and balance your skin tone with SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense, a dark spot corrector that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, medical procedures or acne.
Formulated with 3% Tranexamic Acid, 1% Kojic Acid, 5% Niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, the treatment targets stubborn brown patches and post-inflammatory discolouration to even the skin tone and help to minimise the appearance of future marks with continued use. In as little as two weeks, the complexion will be unified, radiant and visibly healthier-looking.
Suitable for all skin types.
Free from parabens, silicones, fragrances, gluten and hydroquinone.
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.
Twice daily, apply three to five drops to face. For morning use, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Acne: Acne Scars
Application Area: Decollete, Face, Neck
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation, Scars, Sun Damage
Hyperpigmentation: Dark Spots, Melasma
Ingredient: Kojic Acid, Niacinamide
Preferences: Clean, Fragrance-Free, Gluten-Free, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Skin Care Treatments
Skin Care Treatments: Face Serums
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Wellness | External Factors: UV Ray Protectors and Treatments
Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kojic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
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Reviews and results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.
Disappointing
I was excited to use Discoloration Defense as I've used SkinCeuticals Phyto and Phyto+ previously with success so I thought this would work for my acne scars as well. I used this product consistently for more than a month and saw little to no difference in the color of my acne scars. This serum did not work for my skin at all which is surprising because normally I use Phyto+ and see a difference almost immediately. This new product was more expensive and not as effective plus due to the packaging in a white bottle that is not transparent it was hard to determine if I was getting low on the product. The bottle had measuring lines on the outside of it which is odd because you can't see through it to determine how much serum is in the bottle. I would not recommend this to others and will not purchase again. It was too expensive and doesn't work.
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NOT WORTH THE MONEY
I TRIED THIS PRODUCT FOR 3 WEEKS AND I SAW NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL IN MY SKIN. IT WAS SUPER EXPENSIVE AND DID NOT WORK. I HAVE USED OTHER LINES THAT CLAIM TO HAVE THE SAME AFFECTS AND THEY HAVE WORKED BETTER FOR A LOT LESS MONEY. I WAS SO EXCITED WHEN I SAW THIS PRODUCT CAME OUT AND FOR NOTHING
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A little disappointed..
I had high hopes for this serum on my melasma, as the ingredient list is amazing. But after using for a few weeks, my melasma is slowly getting darker. This serum would probably work great for regular hyper-pigmentation and I would recommend it for that purpose, just not for melasma. I know melasma is very hard to treat, but I was hoping it would at least lighten it for me, not make it darker...
by Melissa
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Discoloration Defense
Update to my previous review. I had been using this product for about 8 weeks and decided not to continue with it. I had been experiencing some itching and bumps under the skin, primarily on my chest, and when I stopped using it for a few days, the itchiness stopped and the bumps disappeared. Perhaps with the retinol, the CE Ferulic, the HA Intensifier and the squalane, my skin just didn't need this Discoloration Defense as well and decided to let me know that enough is enough! I also found it to be quite sticky on my skin and I don't think it was really making that much difference to the brown spots. I'm hoping that with continued use of the retinol and CE Ferulic, they will fade more over time.
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Discoloration Defense
In a week there was a difference in the overall facial appearance. People have commented on my skin. I am still waiting for the larger age spots to fad more, but I can tell it is working on them too.
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It did not do as I had hoped...
I was so excited when SkinCeuticals came out with this serum.. The ingredient list is amazing and I did a lot of research that backed up their ingredient list. I have melasma on my cheeks, forehead, upper lip and bridge of nose. I used this serum on just the dark spots for several weeks, at twice a day. I thought they seemed to get lighter at first, but then I began to notice that they were actually becoming darker!! I stopped using this serum at that moment and as scared to use it again. It seems as though everything I use on my melasma makes it worse, except for Vitamin C. I have used lactic acid, glycolic acid, retin-a, licorice root extract, niacinamide, kojic acid, mulberry extract, alpha arbutin and even bearberry leaf ectract. The only thing that seems to be lightening it is azelaic acid. So, instead of stressing my skin out, I'm focusing on thickening my outer most layer of the skin, as there is a lot of research that found that people who suffer from melasma have a thin stratum corneum , which is the outer most layer of of the skin. So, I moisturize, moisturize and moisturize. Then I use the azelaic acid once a day too, sometimes every other day. No more ingredients that seem to exfoliate the skin away and weaken the stratum corneum... Overall, this serum has amazing ingredients and would probably work for sun damage or dark spots caused by acne, but if your suffering from melasma, I cannot recommend.
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Helps with acne discoloration
Super helpful for post-acne dark marks! I mine fade at a much quicker rate (both the red marks and the darker/brown ones) and it actually seems to prevent them from coming altogether when I use this during a breakout. I'm only 4 weeks in and I am super excited to see more progress with continued use. I only use once a day, over the CE Ferulic in the AM.
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I know Kojic acid is popular among Asian skincare brands for summer helper pigmentation!
Last summer I walked into an ethnic grocery store because I was grocery shopping for the family. My family members asked me to find a soap with Kojic acid in it. I know that most Asian supermarkets like Hmart, grand mart, lotte, and hanaro foods supermarkets carry skincare with Asian ingredients like Ginseng, Green tea, ginger oil, ginko, and Kojic Acid etc. I found a lot of expensive skincare made in South Korea. In my opinion, Skinceuticals is the best brand because it is created by dermatologists, it's natural and good for sensitive skin. I see immediate results after using this product.
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Some improvement so far
I've been using this product for a full month now, and while I was skeptical at first about its effectiveness, I think I'm starting to see some results. I don't think that it's done much for existing hyper pigmentation, but I do see that newer discoloration from recent hormonal breakouts have faded much quicker than normal. So it's doing something to prevent new discoloration, but I'm yet to see any of the old ones diminish or fade. I'll have to give it more time.
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So Far So Good
I just received this and started using it and so far it works well. Noticed lightening already.
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