Product SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense
Discoloration Defense
Daily, multi-phase serum targets visible discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin
A layerable, daily-wear serum, Discoloration Defense is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of visible discoloration, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-inflammatory discoloration. Discoloration Defense features 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, an optimized cocktail of anti-discoloration ingredients that works synergistically to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of discoloration in as early as two weeks.
- Reduces the appearance of discoloration
- Improves skin brightness
- Minimizes the recurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
- 60% average reduction in the appearance of melasma
- Paraben-, fragrance-, gluten-, silicone-, and hydroquinone-free
- TRANEXAMIC ACID: Minimizes the recurrence of discoloration and brown patches with continued use.
- KOJIC ACID: Improves skin brightness.
- NIACINAMIDE: Helps reduce the appearance of discoloration.
- HEPES: Accelerates cell turnover and enhances penetration.
In a 12-week study, twice-daily application of Discoloration Defense demonstrated a statistically-significant reduction in the appearance of discoloration, stubborn brown patches, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone.
Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops to face, neck and chest. For morning use, apply a Skinceuticals vitamin C antioxidant scrum and follow with a broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen. Limit sun exposure while using this product.