SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense is a powerful formula to fight discoloration.

This hydroquinone-free serum is formulated with kojic acid, tranexamic acid and niacinamide to effectively brighten and reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration on the face.

Key Ingredient: Niacinamide

Twice daily, apply three to five drops to face. For morning use, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and follow with a SkinCeuticals broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

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.

We offer free shipping and free samples on most U.S. order.
Qualified items ship the same day!

Orders are typically delivered within 3-5 business days from the order’s ship date, unless there are delays from the carrier.

Orders being shipped to Hawaii and Alaska may take up to 45 to 65 days to be delivered

Need it faster? Select Expedited Shipping at checkout! Please note that you will be responsible for expedited shipping charges.

Sorry, we currently do not offer free international shipping. 

Need to cancel your order?

We begin preparing your package for shipment as quickly as possible. Should you need to cancel your order, you must cancel before 1:00pm EST on the day you purchased.

If you placed an order after 1:00pm EST, you must cancel before 10:00am the following day. Cancellations or delivery fee refunds cannot be processed after 1:00pm EST.

Returns Policy

If you're not happy, we're not happy. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase from SkincareEssentials, you may return it within 30 days.

Please visit: https://skincareessentials.com/a/returnzap

Please include your name and order number, and we will gladly send you a return label. 

Damaged Items

We do our very best to ensure that every item in your order arrives safely! If your package was damaged in shipment by the carrier, please keep the box and the merchandise and notify us immediately by phone at 800-909-6696 or by email at info@skincareessentials.com with your order number. We will provide you with a label for a return. Once the damaged item is received, we will inspect it and the damaged items and your item will be replaced and shipped out to you as soon as possible.