Description
Brightening moisturiser with azelaic acid and alpha-arbutin from SkinCeuticals. A light, oil-free gel-cream that hydrates while it works on your tone.
What it does
It combines two actives that work on pigmentation in different ways: azelaic acid, which also calms redness and helps regulate oil, and alpha-arbutin, which slows down the enzyme that makes melanin. A complex of botanical extracts rounds off the moisturising and soothing side.
The brand reports, after 12 weeks of use, 20% fewer post-acne marks, 19% smoother rough skin and 28% less surface oil.
Who it is for
Skin with a dull or uneven tone, post-acne marks and a tendency to shine: it is light, oil-free and non-comedogenic. It also works as a moisturiser for sensitive skin with redness. If your main concern is a dark, persistent spot, Discoloration Defense treats it more thoroughly, and the two can be combined.
Key ingredients
- Azelaic acid 3% — works on pigmentation, redness and excess oil
- Alpha-arbutin 2% — slows down tyrosinase, the enzyme that makes melanin
- Botanical complex 5.75% — soothing, moisturising plant extracts
Actives according to the manufacturer’s technical data sheet. The full ingredient list (INCI) is the one printed on the pack, and that is the one that counts: it may vary between batches and markets.
How to use it
Morning and evening, 1-2 pumps on clean face and neck, after your serums. In the morning, before sunscreen.
Size
30 ml.
Not sure whether it suits you? Ask us at your next consultation: the routine is adapted to your skin, not the other way round.
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