Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration

What it is: A hyperpigmentation-safe serum that visibly reduces stubborn discoloration, post-blemish marks, scars, and spots—for all ethnicities and skin shades.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tranexamic Acid: Visibly minimizes spots, dark patches, and post-blemish marks.
- Niacinamide: Reduces the look of discoloration and addresses post-acne marks and uneven skin tone.
- Azelaic Acid: Visibly brightens skin tone, improves texture, and reduces the look of blemishes.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Visibly fade stubborn post-blemish marks, scars, dark patches, discoloration, and uneven skin tone resulting from breakouts and sun damage with this dermatologist-tested serum. Gentle enough for daily use, it produces visible results in as little as two weeks and is safe for all skin tones and ethnicities.

Clinical Results: In a study with 32 participants aged 29 to 55, after 4 weeks:
- 100% found that the overall look of their skin was improved
- 96% found that their skin tone looked more even
- 84% found that dark spots appeared less visible

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-Tranexamic Acid: Helps reduce the look of dark patches and post-blemish marks.
-Niacinamide: Reduces the look of discoloration and uneven skin tone.
-Azelaic Acid: Visibly brightens the skin tone, improves the evenness of skin texture, reduces the look of blemishes, and offers antioxidant support.

Water/Aqua/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Tranexamic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Alpha-Arbutin, Behenyl Alcohol, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Gluthathione, Turmeric Butter, Ethylene Brassylate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Melatonin, Phytic Acid, Squalane, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Arginine, Lecithin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol.

Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up-to-date list of ingredients.

Clean at Sephora products are formulated without the following banned or restricted ingredients (please see Clean at Sephora landing page for full list of specific restrictions and allowances by category – this is not an exhaustive list):
Acrylates, Aluminum Salts, Animal Musks/Fats/Oils, Benzophenones and related compounds, Butoxyethanol, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytulolene (BHT) under 0.1% , Carbon Black or Black 2, Coal Tar, Ethanolamines, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasing Agents, Hydroquinone, Lead and Lead Acetate, Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol), Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, Mineral Oil, Nanomaterials (restrictions for specific nanomaterials only), Oxybenzone, Parabens, Petrolatum and Parrafin (USP grade only), Phenoxyethanol under 1%, Phthalates, Plastic Microbeads, Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide, Resorcinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Styrene, Sulfates, Talc (no detection of asbestos) , Toluene, Triclosan and Triclocarban, Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrance (under 1% and formulated without Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Benzalkonium chloride, BPA, EDTA, Methylene chloride, PTFE, PFOA), 1, 4, Dioxane (ingredients must comply with impurity thresholds), Octinoxate, PFAS compounds, Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks, Ethoxylated Ingredients (including PEGS or polyethylene glycol must meet contamination limits for 1’4 Dioxane and ethylene oxide), Cyclic Silicones, EDTA and derivatives (allowed if no technical substitute under 0.2%)

Suggested Usage:
-Apply a thin, even layer to cleansed, dry skin before moisturizing and after toning.
-Use all over your face or on areas with the most discoloration and uneven tone.
-Gently massage into skin until absorbed.
-Use once weekly, working up to daily use.
-Use sun protection during the day and moisturize well.