SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
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.



