Shop by concern · Dark spots

For post-blemish marks and patchy tone.

Most of what people call dark spots are marks left behind after a blemish, or patches that deepened in the sun. They fade — slowly, and only if you're consistent, and only if you're wearing sunscreen while you do it.

Brightening actives and daily SPF are two halves of one job. Skipping the sunscreen half is the single most common reason a brightening routine goes nowhere.

The short version

1. Pick one brightening serum and use it consistently, not three at once.
2. Wear sunscreen every morning. This is the non-negotiable half.
3. Give it weeks, not days, and take a photo at the start so you can tell.

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Guide · Brightening honestly

What a brightening routine can and can't do.

Cosmetic brightening products work on the appearance of uneven tone — they can help marks look lighter and skin look more even. That's a real, visible effect and it's worth doing.

What they can't do is act on melasma, deeper pigmentation or anything that needs a diagnosis. If patches are spreading, changing shape, or not budging at all, that's a dermatologist's territory and we'd rather say so than sell you a fourth serum.

One more thing worth being blunt about: without daily SPF you're topping up the thing you're trying to fade. Sunscreen isn't the boring add-on here, it's the active half of the plan.

Common questions

Can I use niacinamide and kojic acid together?

Generally yes, but introduce them one at a time so you know which one your skin likes. Stacking two new actives on day one is how people end up irritated and blaming the wrong bottle.

Do I need SPF indoors?

If you're near windows for much of the day, it's worth it. Being consistent matters more than being perfect.

How long before marks look lighter?

Post-blemish marks commonly take weeks to months. We won't put a number on it — anyone who does is guessing.