Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum is a thick, creamy formula that feels tacky at first but delivers results on stubborn dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Both Charisse Daily and Hyram note the strong, unpleasant smell and advise starting slowly or using as a spot treatment due to its potent active ingredients. Hyram warns against using it under the eyes, while Charisse recommends pairing it with a barrier serum and avoiding other actives for best results.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “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 24, 2025
- “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 25, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.7 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
- ⚠ fiddly to use (1)
- ⚠ didn't help with dark circles (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Melatonin, Glutathione
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