SkinCeuticals The Brightening Routine

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Fade discoloration and boost radiance with SkinCeuticals The Brightening Routine—Discoloration Defense + Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment.
Item#: skinceuticals_SA208100

Product Description

Product Description:

An advanced two-step regimen to visibly reduce discoloration, smooth imperfections, and restore radiant clarity.

This exclusive kit combines two clinically proven formulas—Discoloration Defense and Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment—to target stubborn dark spots, post-acne marks, excess oil, and dullness. With consistent use, this routine helps brighten and even skin tone, reduce the appearance of surface imperfections, and refine texture. The result is a complexion that looks clearer, smoother, and more luminous.

Kit Includes:

Discoloration Defense (1oz / 30ml)
Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment (1oz / 30ml)

Skin Types & Conditions:

  • Oily
  • Combination
  • Acne-prone
  • Blemishes
  • Aging
  • Discoloration
  • Dullness

Benefits:

  • Reduces the look of stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks
  • Improves brightness and helps minimize recurrence of discoloration (with continued use)
  • Smooths rough skin texture while refining clarity
  • Balances excess oil to reduce shine and prevent congestion
  • Enhances overall radiance and even skin tone

Clinical Results:

  • 60% average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches*
  • 34% average reduction in post-blemish marks in deeper skin tones**
  • Brightens skin, reducing post-blemish marks by 20%
  • Smooths skin, improving rough texture by 19%
  • Clarifies skin, reducing pore-clogging surface oil by 28%

*Protocol: 12-week study on 50 females (ages 25–60, Fitzpatrick I–IV) with facial discoloration.
**Protocol: 12-week study on 51 females (Fitzpatrick V–VI) with hyperpigmentation and melasma.

How to Use:

Step 1: Prep & Correct-
After cleansing, apply 3–5 drops of Discoloration Defense to the face.

Step 2: Apply & Brighten-
Dispense 1–2 pumps of Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment into clean hands and gently press evenly into the skin. Follow with sunscreen.

Ingredients:

Key Ingredients:

Discoloration Defense:

  • Niacinamide (5%) – Helps reduce the appearance of discoloration and strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Tranexamic Acid (3%) – Minimizes the appearance and recurrence of dark spots.
  • Kojic Acid – Visibly brightens skin tone.
  • HEPES (Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid) – Exfoliates to promote even skin tone.

Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment:

  • Azelaic Acid – Smooths texture, reduces surface oil, and helps diminish blemish marks.
  • Alpha-Arbutin – Brightens the appearance of discoloration and uneven tone.
  • Niacinamide – Reduces redness, improves clarity, and supports skin balance.
  • Squalane & Botanical Extracts – Soothe and hydrate while supporting skin health.

Full Ingredient List:

Discoloration Defense (30ml):
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.

Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment (30ml):
Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Squalane, Alpha-arbutin, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Silylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract / Olive Leaf Extract, Parfum / Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract / Rosemary Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract / Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Benzyl Benzoate, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/leaf Extract - Thyme Flower/Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Morus Alba Root Extract, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 42090 / Blue 1, Tocopherol, D278070/1.

Please note: Ingredient lists are updated regularly. Refer to your product packaging for the most accurate information.