- Fades the appearance of existing dark spots
- Helps prevent future discoloration
- Promotes even skin tone
- 9 powerful hero ingredients
Concerns
Benefits
- 1 Dark spots
- Dark spots
- Fades the appearance of existing dark spots
- 2 Uneven skin tone
- Uneven skin tone
- Promotes even skin tone
- 3 Discoloration
- Discoloration
- Helps prevent future discoloration
Benefits
- 1 Fades the appearance of existing dark spots
- 2 Promotes even skin tone
- 3 Helps prevent future discoloration
0.1% Encapsulated Retinol
Vitamin A derivative that promotes surface turnover and helps fade existing dark spots¹
¹ Kang HY, et al. The role of topical retinoids in the treatment of pigmentary disorders: an evidence-based review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2009
Mandelic Acid
Gentle alpha hydroxy acid that improves existing discoloration and promotes even tone¹
¹ Jacobs SW, et al. Effects of Topical Mandelic Acid Treatment on Facial Skin Viscoelasticity. Facial Plast Surg. 2018
1% Kojic Acid
Naturally-occurring antioxidant that helps prevent dark spots from forming¹
¹ González-Molina V, Martí-Pineda A, González N. Topical Treatments for Melasma and Their Mechanism of Action. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022
Glutathione
Natural tripeptide that helps prevent new dark spots and offers powerful antioxidant benefits¹
¹ Watanabe F, Hashizume E, Chan GP, Kamimura A. Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014
Licorice Root
Plant extract rich in polyphenols; helps prevent new dark spots and offers powerful antioxidant benefits¹
¹ Ciganović P, et al. Glycerolic Licorice Extracts as Active Cosmeceutical Ingredients. Antioxidants. 2019
3% Tranexamic Acid
Anti-fibrinolytic molecule that helps prevent new dark spots¹
¹ Ebrahimi B, Naeini FF. Topical tranexamic acid as a promising treatment for melasma. J Res Med Sci. 2014
5% Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 derivative that helps prevent new discoloration from depositing in the skin¹
¹ Kimball AB, Kaczvinsky JR, Li J, Robinson LR, Matts PJ, Berge CA, Miyamoto K, Bissett DL. Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation after use of moisturizers with a combination of topical niacinamide and N-acetyl glucosamine: results of a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol. 2010
1% Silymarin
Milk thistle-derived flavonoid that helps prevent new dark spots and offers profound photoprotective benefits¹
¹ Altaei T. The treatment of melasma by silymarin cream. BMC Dermatol. 2012
Acetyl Glucosamine
Amino sugar that amplifies the benefits of niacinamide to prevent new dark spots¹
¹ Bissett DL, Robinson LR, Raleigh PS, Miyamoto K, Hakozaki T, Li J, Kelm GR. Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007
Hero ingredients
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0.1% Encapsulated Retinol
Vitamin A derivative that promotes surface turnover and helps fade existing dark spots¹
¹ Kang HY, et al. The role of topical retinoids in the treatment of pigmentary disorders: an evidence-based review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2009
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Mandelic Acid
Gentle alpha hydroxy acid that improves existing discoloration and promotes even tone¹
¹ Jacobs SW, et al. Effects of Topical Mandelic Acid Treatment on Facial Skin Viscoelasticity. Facial Plast Surg. 2018
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1% Kojic Acid
Naturally-occurring antioxidant that helps prevent dark spots from forming¹
¹ González-Molina V, Martí-Pineda A, González N. Topical Treatments for Melasma and Their Mechanism of Action. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022
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Glutathione
Natural tripeptide that helps prevent new dark spots and offers powerful antioxidant benefits¹
¹ Watanabe F, Hashizume E, Chan GP, Kamimura A. Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014
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Licorice Root
Plant extract rich in polyphenols; helps prevent new dark spots and offers powerful antioxidant benefits¹
¹ Ciganović P, et al. Glycerolic Licorice Extracts as Active Cosmeceutical Ingredients. Antioxidants. 2019
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3% Tranexamic Acid
Anti-fibrinolytic molecule that helps prevent new dark spots¹
¹ Ebrahimi B, Naeini FF. Topical tranexamic acid as a promising treatment for melasma. J Res Med Sci. 2014
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5% Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 derivative that helps prevent new discoloration from depositing in the skin¹
¹ Kimball AB, Kaczvinsky JR, Li J, Robinson LR, Matts PJ, Berge CA, Miyamoto K, Bissett DL. Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation after use of moisturizers with a combination of topical niacinamide and N-acetyl glucosamine: results of a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol. 2010
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1% Silymarin
Milk thistle-derived flavonoid that helps prevent new dark spots and offers profound photoprotective benefits¹
¹ Altaei T. The treatment of melasma by silymarin cream. BMC Dermatol. 2012
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Acetyl Glucosamine
Amino sugar that amplifies the benefits of niacinamide to prevent new dark spots¹
¹ Bissett DL, Robinson LR, Raleigh PS, Miyamoto K, Hakozaki T, Li J, Kelm GR. Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007
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Full Ingredients
REMEDY for dark spots
Full Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Kojic Dipalmitate, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ceramide NP, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium BenzoateDoctor's Note
To protect your skin and address the formation of dark spots, always use a daily sunscreen containing SPF 30 or more.
Doctor's Note
This treatment leverages the combined benefits of 9 powerful and proven actives to address dark spots.
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How to use
- At night, cleanse with a gentle cleanser.
- Apply a pea-size amount to your entire face.
- Follow with your favorite moisturizer.
If you're new to retinol, start every other night until your skin gets acclimated. Then increase to every night!
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How it works
Our dermatologist-formulated treatment addresses the root cause of dark spots and helps prevent and treat them at every stage. Retinol and mandelic acid help clear up existing spots, while the rest of our super-stacked formula helps prevent new ones from forming.
Reviews
Our Remedy for Dark Spots is a targeted treatment for a common concern.
Fading the appearance of existing dark spots while simultaneously addressing the formation of new ones often requires a multi-product regimen. That’s why we’ve created a treatment that combines these steps into a singular remedy, simplifying your routine for even skin tone.