I’m Brave Enough to Go Barefaced Thanks to This Illuminating Dark Spot Serum
My hyperpigmentation is fading.
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I’m no stranger to hyperpigmentation. Ergo, brightening serums abound in my skin care stash—though few are worthy of a spot in my medicine cabinet, home to a curated collection of formulas I’ve deemed inimitable.
Moreover, even the formulas that have delivered on their brightening claims have fallen short in other respects. (My favorite vitamin C serum smells like boiled hot dogs, for instance, and feels stickier than the floor of a fraternity house.)
Recently, Tatcha—a Korean-founded, Japanese-inspired brand used by the likes of Oprah and Meghan Markle—released its own brightening elixir, which I acquired for testing purposes prior to its official launch. In the month or so since, my skin—formerly sallow in light of my atrocious sleep patterns—appears well-rested; radiant, even. Plus, evidence of past skin care mistakes—two dark marks, borne from injudicious extraction techniques—have lifted significantly. Heck, I’m finally going barefaced (around my apartment, at least).
Tatcha The Brightening Serum
Tatcha
The Brightening Serum is an ultra-gentle illuminating solution for dull, uneven, skin. Specifically, it addresses dark spots, including post-inflammatory and UV-induced hyperpigmentation—via a blend of brightening ingredients.
Additionally, the serum shields against aging environmental factors, many of which can contribute, or even cause, hyperpigmentation in the first place. Ferulic acid, for instance, fends off dark spots—including those caused by UV damage. Vitamin C—also present in Tatcha’s serum—doubles down on defense against skin-aging environmental elements.
In addition to preventative power, vitamin C boasts corrective benefits; specifically, it fades the appearance of existing dark spots thanks to its brightening capabilities. (Unsurprisingly, countless skin care experts I’ve interviewed consider it the ultimate dark spot-eraser.) Licorice root, also found in Tatcha’s serum, similarly prevents and treats hyperpigmentation; plus, it boasts anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients aside, Tatcha’s serum is notable from a sensorial standpoint. The waterlight formula absorbs in seconds—sans skin-stifling stickiness—and it’s devoid of sausage-smell, or any smell at all.
Simply put, Tatcha’s Brightening Serum has found a permanent home on my medicine cabinet shelf, among my other, ruthlessly edited selects. Try it yourself—and consider more of my favorites from the brand, below.
Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream
Tatcha
The Essence Healthy Aging Firming Treatment
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair Serum
Tatcha
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