Description

What It Is: A lightweight niacinamide-based serum designed to fade dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation while hydrating the skin for a healthy glow. This best-selling serum contains 5% Niacinamide and plant-derived Squalane as star ingredients to visibly correct uneven skin tone without causing irritation. It also includes nourishing plant extracts (rice bran, papaya, sea buckthorn, etc.) to boost radiance and soothe the skin. The result is a brighter, more even complexion and a strengthened moisture barrier.

Why We Love It: We love this serum because it delivers noticeable brightening results gently. It has a silky, essence-like feel that layers well in any routine. Unlike some dark spot treatments that can be harsh, this one is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and formulated with calming botanicals, so it’s very friendly to sensitive and blemish-prone skin. Over a few weeks of use, we’ve seen post-acne marks fade faster and overall dullness improve. The added Squalane gives a lovely lightweight hydration, leaving the skin dewy but not greasy. It’s 100% vegan and has no artificial fragrance or essential oils, which aligns with a clean approach. This serum truly lives up to its hype, making skin clearer, smoother, and naturally glowy.

Main Ingredients & Benefits:

• Niacinamide (5%) – A multitasking vitamin that fades dark spots and acne scars, brightens overall skin tone, controls excess oil, and reinforces the skin barrier. At 5%, it is effective yet gentle enough for most skin types.
• Squalane (plant-derived) – A skin-identical emollient that provides lightweight moisture and helps restore the skin’s lipid barrier. It leaves the skin supple and prevents dryness or irritation as the niacinamide works.
• Rice Bran, Papaya, and Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Extracts – These natural extracts are rich in vitamins and antioxidants; they nourish the skin, promote radiance, and provide mild exfoliating benefits (papaya enzyme) to enhance glow.
• Allantoin & Licorice Root Extract – Soothing and anti-inflammatory agents that calm the skin, reducing any redness. Licorice also contributes to brightening by inhibiting melanin formation.

Skin Types & Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone skin. Especially ideal for those dealing with hyperpigmentation (dark spots, sun spots, post-acne marks), uneven or dull skin tone, dehydration, and a weakened skin barrier. It’s oil-free and alcohol-free, so even oily and reactive skins can use it comfortably.

How to Use: Apply after cleansing and toning, both morning and night. Dispense 2–3 pumps of the serum and gently spread or pat it over the face, focusing on areas with dark spots or dullness. It absorbs quickly with no sticky finish. Follow up with moisturizer (and sunscreen in the daytime). Consistent daily use will yield the best brightening results. The formula is gentle enough for daily use, but if you have very sensitive skin, start with once daily. Always use SPF during the day to maintain the results and protect skin while treating hyperpigmentation.

Full Ingredients List (INCI): Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Skullcap) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine. (100% vegan; no artificial fragrance or essential oil.)