beauty dark spot serum with niacinamide
First Aid · 2: treat

beauty dark spot serum with niacinamide

A gentle niacinamide serum that helps reduce the look of dark spots, sun spots, hyperpigmentation and post-acne marks.

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How to use

Use twice daily, morning and evening, after cleansing. Apply 3-4 drops to fingertips and spread over problem areas or the entire face.

Pros
  • Niacinamide with glycerin and allantoin for a gentle approach to dark spots and post-acne marks
  • Spreads over problem areas or the whole face
  • Subscribe and save option from the brand
Cons
  • Brand page lists a 1.7 oz (50 mL) bottle at $49, not the 30 mL in this entry
  • Fading takes weeks and needs daily sunscreen
  • Single main active; may be slow on stubborn pigmentation

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Hypoallergenic
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.9/5
Aging
2.0/5
Irritation
3.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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