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Dark Spots

Dark Spots

Dark spots form where skin produces too much melanin in one place. Sun exposure is the most common trigger, followed by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation left behind by acne, and an inherited tendency to pigment easily. They fade slowly and return quickly without daily sun protection.

Dark Spots

How to treat

Treatment guide

  1. Phloretin CF antioxidant serum for skin health and protection.

    Prevent + Protect — Phloretin CF

    Provides antioxidant protection while helping brighten skin and improve uneven tone.

    SkinCeuticals

    SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

    $230.00

  2. SkinBetter

    Correct — Even Intensive Skin Tone Correcting Serum

    Targets visible discoloration and helps create a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

    SkinBetter Science

    SkinBetter Science | Even Intensive Skin Tone Correcting Serum

    $280.00

  3. Retinol 0.3 Night Cream for skin renewal and anti-aging. Suitable for sensitive skin, improves textu.

    Renew + Correct — Retinol

    Promotes skin renewal to help fade dark spots and improve uneven tone over time.

    SkinCeuticals

    SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

    $110.00

  4. Skinceuticals

    Protect — Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50

    Provides broad-spectrum UV protection while helping prevent further discoloration and uneven tone.

    SkinCeuticals

    SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense

    $68.00

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4 products · $688.00

Common questions

How long before I see results?

Most people notice a change in four to six weeks, and the full effect at twelve. Actives work on the skin’s own renewal cycle, so consistency matters more than strength.

Can I use these products together?

The steps in the treatment guide are built to layer in the order shown. If you are adding them to an existing routine, ask an advisor before combining more than one active.

Do I need a consultation first?

No — everything here is available to buy directly. A consultation helps when your skin is reacting, when you are unsure which concern to treat first, or when you want a routine built around several at once.

Leading products for Dark Spots

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SkinBetter Science | Tone Smart Priming Compact

SkinBetter Science | Tone Smart Priming Compact

$95.00

Colorescience | Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50

Colorescience | Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50

$198.00

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

SkinCeuticals Physical Matte UV Defense SPF 50

$55.00

Colorescience | Sunforgettable Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush

Colorescience | Sunforgettable Sheer Matte SPF 30 Sunscreen Brush

$95.00

Colorescience | Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (78ML)

Colorescience | Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (78ML)

Sale price  $57.60 Regular price $96.00

Colorescience | Sunforgettable Face Shield Matte SPF 50

Colorescience | Sunforgettable Face Shield Matte SPF 50

$75.00

Holiday Acne Prone Skin Control Kit

Holiday Acne Prone Skin Control Kit

$406.00

EltaMD | UV DAILY Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

EltaMD | UV DAILY Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

$78.00

Not sure this is what you are dealing with?

Answer six questions and we will point you at the concern that fits — and the routine that treats it.