Discoloration Defense Serum
R2350.00
The 30ml Discoloration Defense Serum from SkinCeuticals contains 3% tranexamic acid to specifically target persistent dark spots and melasma. This corrective treatment helps even out skin tone for a clearer and more luminous complexion. Apply it twice daily after cleansing to help reduce the appearance of visible pigmentation.
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The 30ml Discoloration Defense Serum from SkinCeuticals contains 3% tranexamic acid to specifically target persistent dark spots and melasma. This corrective treatment helps even out skin tone for a clearer and more luminous complexion. Apply it twice daily after cleansing to help reduce the appearance of visible pigmentation.
Corrects various types of dark spots including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Strength
- Niacinamide Kojic Acid Tranexamic Acid HEPES
- Size
- 30ml
- Application
- Serum
- Concern
- Pigmentation
- Skin Type
- Normal or Combination, Oily, Acne-Prone, Mature, Sun Damaged
- Age
- 20s, 30s, 40s
Apply 3-5 drops of Discoloration Defense twice a day after cleansing in the morning and evening. If using in the morning, apply after your SkinCeuticals antioxidant and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad-spectrum sunscreen. Limit sun exposure while using this product & always use a good quality, high factor, broad spectrum sunscreen every day - compliance is vital when treating pigmentation. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Full Ingredients (INCI)
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
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What is Discoloration Defense Serum used for?
Discoloration Defense Serum is a serum from SkinCeuticals, formulated for pigmentation. Corrects various types of dark spots including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
How do I use Discoloration Defense Serum?
Apply 3-5 drops of Discoloration Defense twice a day after cleansing in the morning and evening. If using in the morning, apply after your SkinCeuticals antioxidant and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad-spectrum sunscreen. Limit sun exposure while using this product & always use a good quality, high factor, broad spectrum sunscreen every day - compliance is vital when treating pigmentation. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
What are the key ingredients in Discoloration Defense Serum?
Discoloration Defense Serum is built around Niacinamide Kojic Acid Tranexamic Acid HEPES. The full INCI list is published on this page, so you can check every ingredient before you commit.
Which skin types is Discoloration Defense Serum suitable for?
Discoloration Defense Serum is formulated for normal or combination, oily, acne-prone, mature, sun damaged. If your skin is reactive, patch-test on the inner forearm 24 hours before first use and introduce it slowly.
How long does Discoloration Defense Serum take to work?
Brightening is gradual. Expect a visibly more even tone after 8–12 weeks, and keep using daily SPF or the pigment will return. Results depend on consistency, and on daily broad-spectrum SPF, which protects the progress you have made.
Can I use Discoloration Defense Serum with retinol and vitamin C?
Yes, with care. Apply water-based formulas before oil-based ones, and keep strong acids and retinol in separate sessions: vitamin C suits the morning, retinol the evening.
Is Discoloration Defense Serum safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Some actives in Discoloration Defense Serum, including retinoids and high-strength acids, are generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Please speak to your treating doctor or our skincare advisor before use, and favour gentle, pregnancy-safe alternatives.
How long does one 30ml serum last?
Discoloration Defense Serum is supplied as 30ml. Used at the recommended amount twice daily, most people find a bottle of this size lasts roughly two to three months, though that depends on how far you take it, and whether you cover the neck and décolleté as well as the face.
Is Discoloration Defense Serum genuine, and where can I buy it in South Africa?
Every Discoloration Defense Serum sold on SK1N is sourced through authorised SkinCeuticals distribution and dispatched from South Africa, not grey-market stock. Standard delivery is a flat R150 nationwide, and our consultants can confirm it suits your routine before you buy.
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