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Discoloration Defense
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Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks.
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Approved for Baumann Skin Types
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- 11
Approved for 4 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types. Dr. Baumann reviews every product against all 16 types before it goes on the site.
Paraben Free
Oxybenzone Free
What it is and what it does
Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration, 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 discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
Who it is for
Approved for 4 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types.
Key ingredients
Soothing antiaging ingredient that gives cells energy. Help prevent recurrence of dark spots and unwanted skin pigment.
Glycerin (Glycerol) is the best natural moisturizing ingredient to hydrate skin quickly. May give products a sticky feel.
Skin lightening ingredient to treat dark spots caused by acne, sun, and light exposure. Used in both treatment and maintenance melasma routines because it's skin lightening effects do not depend upon blocking tyrosinase.
Hydroxyethyl Urea/Aminosulfonic Acid
Humectant moisturizer that stimulates enzymes to exfoliate and smooth skin
A skin lightener that reduces melanin in skin giving an even skin tone
Full ingredient list
Product type and skin type data
| Brand | SkinCeuticals |
|---|---|
| Product type | Facial Treatment |
| Size | 1.0 fl. oz. |
| Item number | SC-S28505 |
| Approved Baumann Skin Types | ORPW, OSPT, OSPW, ORPT |
| Recommended for these sensitivities | Acne, Redness, Stinging |
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