Product profile

Topicals

Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum

2Mentions
2Creators
$28Price
Typefacial serum
Finish
RetailersSephora, Topicals
Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Melatonin, Glutathione

Creator evidence

Hyram

skincare focus · beauty content creator · 10yr on YouTube

tried and true · mid-range · dark spots, hyperpigmentation, acne, aging, redness, dark circles · sensitive, dry, oily
Whenever I'm struggling with dark spots or hyperpigmentation and no other product is working, I always pull this bad boy out at the end because I know that it will always work.▶ 10:32–10:36
I truly did not know how they're able to compile so many power-packed ingredients into one formula.▶ 10:57–11:02
This is definitely the most power-packed formula for dark spots that I have ever used.▶ 11:02–11:08
The smell is not pleasant.
She's strong. She's not for the weak, but she will get the job done.▶ 11:48–11:51
I definitely recommend this serum to anyone who's really struggling with persistent dark spots and hyperpigmentation that just will not go away.
I do not recommend putting this on your under eye area if you struggle with dark circles because I did that once. Never again.▶ 12:11–12:14
Source: The best serums of 2025 for acne, aging, dark spots, redness, and more · Nov 2025

Charisse Daily

beauty content creator · professional beauty reviewer · 11yr on YouTube

tried and true · mid-range · everyday, summer · acne-prone, sensitive, oily, combination, normal
This one is all about results.▶ 6:43–6:51
The texture of the serum is thick and it's slightly creamy, almost like a lightweight ointment serum hybrid.▶ 6:50–6:55
It doesn't absorb instantly and it can feel a bit tacky at first, but this one is packed with actives.▶ 6:59–7:05
This serum really helped fade marks that stayed on my skin for months.▶ 7:17–7:32
This serum is not glamorous, and yes, the smell can be a little strong.▶ 7:29–7:38
The results are why I keep using it.
This one has a lot of actives in it. So, really start slowly or just use it as a spot treatment, especially if your skin is sensitive or your barrier's compromised.▶ 7:53–8:02
The key here is to stay consistent and when you're using this, do not add any more actives with it.▶ 8:05–8:11
Source: Best Western skincare of 2025: honest review + results · Jan 2026