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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

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Recorded market
United States
Ingredient list
14 label entries
Ingredient research
12 ingredients with selected studies
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Product description

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's 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.

Description from LovelySkin skincare bestsellers · Recorded Aug 9, 2026. Product claims have not been independently verified.

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Full recorded ingredient list

Aqua / Water, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tranexamic acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kojic acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA

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    Butylene Glycol ↗Humectant · Masking · Skin conditioning · Viscosity controlling · Solvent
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    Niacinamide ↗Anti-inflammatory · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Smoothing
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    Glycerin ↗Humectant · Denaturant · Hair conditioning · Oral care · Perfuming · Skin protecting · Viscosity controlling
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    Tranexamic acid ↗Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Astringent · Skin conditioning
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    Propylene Glycol ↗Humectant · Skin conditioning · Viscosity controlling · Solvent
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    Hydroxyethyl Urea ↗Humectant · Hair conditioning · Skin conditioning
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    Kojic acid ↗Antioxidant · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening
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    Caprylyl Glycol ↗Humectant · Emollient · Hair conditioning · Skin conditioning
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    Allantoin ↗Anti-inflammatory · Skin conditioning · Skin protecting · Soothing
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    Chlorphenesin ↗Antimicrobial · Preservative
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    Xanthan Gum ↗Binding · Emulsifying · Emulsion stabilising · Gel forming · Skin conditioning · Viscosity controlling · Surfactant
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    Disodium EDTA ↗Chelating · Viscosity controlling

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Retailer source · united-states

Recorded Aug 9, 2026

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