Discoloration Defense

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

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.

Homecare Regimen

Day

1. CLEANSE & TONE.
2. PREVENT.
3. CORRECT WITH DISCOLORATION DEFENSE.
4. MOISTURIZE.
5. PROTECT WITH BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50+.

Night

1. CLEANSE & TONE.
2. CORRECT WITH DISCOLORATION DEFENSE.
3. MOISTURIZE.

Key Ingredients

TRANEXAMIC ACID: Minimizes the recurrence of discoloration and brown patches with continued use.

 

Key Ingredients

KOJIC ACID: Improves skin brightness.

 

Key Ingredients

NIACINAMIDE: Helps reduce the appearance of discoloration.

 

Key Ingredients

HEPES: Accelerates cell turnover and enhances penetration.