Good Molecules

Discoloration Correcting Serum

$12
Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Fragrance-Free Silicone-Free PEG-Free

This one pairs niacinamide with cetyl tranexamate mesylate, an ester form of tranexamic acid, to target dark spots and post-acne marks without the sting some acid serums bring. The gel-cream texture layers easily under moisturizer, and it's one of Good Molecules' more talked-about products for people dealing with hyperpigmentation. At $12, it reads as an entry point into tranexamic acid rather than a splurge buy.

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What this product does

Benefits

Why it works

Ingredient Highlights

N Niacinamide Antioxidant A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil. T Tranexamic Acid Emollient An oil-soluble form of tranexamic acid aimed at fading dark spots.

The full formula

Full Ingredient List

Cetyl Tranexamate MesylateTamarindus Indica Seed GumCeratonia Siliqua (Carob) GumCetearyl AlcoholNiacinamide (Vitamin B3)PropanediolCaprylyl GlycolWater (Aqua)EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin