High-potency serum to disrupt hyperpigmentation, including melasma, acne scarring, and sun damage.
Appropriate for all skin types.
30 ml / 1 fl oz.
This product is currently out of stock. SkinCeuticals will have new stock in late-January. You may place your order to reserve your Discoloration Defense for when we receive more stock.
You may ask for a full refund at any time before your product is shipped.
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Discolouration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discolouration, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks.
Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this latest-generation formula improves the appearance of skin discolouration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
Key Benefits of SkinCeuticals Discolouration Defense
- Prevents new discolouration from forming
- Refines surface texture
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines
- Features a synergistic blend of anti-discolouration ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin discolouration, improve brightness, and minimize the reoccurrence of discolouration (with continued use)
- 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches
- Paraben-, fragrance-, silicone-, gluten-, and hydroquinone-free
- Deactivates inflammatory mediators and inhibits activation of melanocytes, working upstream on the hyperpigmentation pathway.
Key Ingredients
3% Tranexamic Acid
This synthetically-derived ingredient minimizes the reoccurrence of skin discolouration and stubborn brown patches with continued use.
1% Kojic Acid
Naturally produced by certain fungi, kojic acid helps improve skin brightness.
5% Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, this water-soluble vitamin is found naturally in yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. It has been shown to help reduce the appearance of skin discolouration.
5% Hepes
This synthetically-derived acid activates natural enzymes in the skin to help break the bonds that bind dead skin cells to the surface for even exfoliation.
Ingredients
Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kojic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA.
Directions AM/PM
Twice daily, apply 3-5 drops of this skin discolouration serum to the face. If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a
SkinCeuticals broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
Limit sun exposure while using this product.
Complete your regimen with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. When used together, SkinCeuticals antioxidants and broad-spectrum sunscreens provide more comprehensive protection against visible aging caused by environmental aggressors.
Caution
For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. Store in a cool, dark place. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Note
The formula may darken with time but will remain effective.
Science
Everyday elements—including UV exposure, prescription drugs, and some professional treatments—can trigger the production of melanin in the skin’s lowest epidermal layers. This excess melanin rises to the surface of the skin, causing visible skin discolouration. Discolouration can manifest in a range of ways, including post-acne marks and stubborn brown patches on the cheekbones, forehead, and upper lip.
Discolouration Defense is the latest-generation dark spot corrector, using a combination of potent and proven anti-discolouration ingredients—including new tranexamic acid—to address key types of skin discolouration.
Wish I have met this product before. I used to choose skii for years in order to brighten my skin. Now I chose this one to pair other skinceuticle product.
First time trying this serum. It's been two weeks and I see my skin slowly brighten and acne red marks getting lighter.
I have used this product along with lytara2.0 and advanced skin discoloration serum every night for almost 3weeks now. I feel my skin is more radiant than before. I am waiting to see if my melasma will fade.
I have been using this product to treat the melasma on my cheeks, upper lip and forehead. I find this serum to be quite gentle on my sensitive skin. A few drops is all I need to cover the affected areas. I have only been using it for a week, along with some other new products I purchased on this site, and I can already see the dark spots fading. I'm hoping I will see even more results in the next few weeks.
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