SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

$136.00 $160.00
Formulation Profile
Scored 0 to 100 on a consistent scale across our catalogue
Potency
80
Anti-Aging
55
Hydration
50
Brightening
92
Gentleness
75
Evidence
85
Formulation profile is our editorial rating based on the product's actives and formulation, scored on a consistent 0 to 100 scale across our catalogue. It reflects what the formula is built to do, not a measurement of individual results.
Description

Fade stubborn dark spots, gently and daily.

Discoloration Defense combines 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and HEPES to target stubborn discoloration: dark spots, post-blemish marks, and the persistent patches that resist other products. It brightens and evens tone while staying gentle enough for daily use, with no hydroquinone.

Why it is worth it
A multi-acid brightening treatment that takes on the kinds of discoloration often reserved for in-office work, and it layers easily under your routine.

How it compares
For overall radiance and antioxidant brightening, Phloretin CF or Silymarin CF help. Discoloration Defense is the targeted dark-spot corrector.

Best for: stubborn dark spots, melasma-prone, and uneven tone. Works for most skin types.
Not ideal for: those who only want general radiance rather than spot correction.

How to use
Apply to clean skin morning and night, before your moisturizer. Pair with daily sunscreen to protect your progress.

Directions

1. Apply 3-5 drops of SkinCeuticals skin discoloration serum, twice daily.

2. For morning use, apply skin serum after any antioxidant serums like CE Ferulic (otherwise apply first if you don't use a Vitamin C serum) and follow with a sunscreen.