SkinCeuticals Brightening Vitamin C Discoloration Duo (Worth $271.00)

SkinCeuticals' Phloretin CF is a patented triple antioxidant formulation that visibly improves the appearance of discoloration, fine lines and uneven skin tone. This potent vitamin C serum features a synergistic combination of 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid), and 0.5% ferulic acid, and provides powerful antioxidant protection against atmospheric skin aging – environmental damage and premature signs of aging caused by free radicals from UVA/UVB, infrared radiation (IRA), and ozone pollution (O3).

SkinCeuticals' 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 and post-acne marks.

Key Benefits:

Phloretin CF:

• Provides advanced environmental protection from skin-damaging free radicals caused by sun and pollution
• Improves the appearance of discoloration, and overall skin tone
• Improves the appearance of fine lines
• Paraben-, fragrance-, and dye-free

Discoloration Defense:

• Features a synergistic blend of anti-discoloration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
• 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
• Paraben-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, gluten-free, and hydroquinone-free
• 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 the morning, apply 4-5 drops of Phloretin CF to a dry face, neck, and chest.

Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of Discoloration Defense to the face. Complete your morning routine with your favorite broad-spectrum SkinCeuticals suncreen.

Phloretin CF:

• 2% Phloretin: derived from apples and the root bark of fruit trees including apple, pear, and grapefruit, this antioxidant neutralizes damaging free radicals, helps improve cell turnover, and improves the appearance of discoloration.
• 10% Pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid): lauded for its superior antioxidant benefits, this highly potent form of pure vitamin C neutralizes damaging free radicals and protects against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging benefits.
• 0.5% Ferulic acid: a plant-based antioxidant, ferulic acid neutralizes free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits of phloretin and vitamins C and E

Discoloration Defense:

• 3% Tranexamic Acid: minimizes the recurrence of discoloration and stubborn brown patches with continued use
• 1% Kojic Acid: naturally produced by certain fungi, kojic acid helps improve skin brightness
• 5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): a water-soluble vitamin that has been shown to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration
• 5% HEPES: a synthetically-derived acid that activates natural enzymes in skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation

For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.