• Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum
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Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum

"A dark-spot serum with a sense of humor and a real formula."

Our take
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The short answer

Topicals' Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum targets the look of dark marks left after breakouts and uneven tone. Use it consistently with daily sunscreen and give it a couple of months. It's especially good for flat brown or pink marks left behind by old breakouts.

Best for
Spots + Scars
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Our Take

Why it made the edit.

Why we love it
Built specifically for post-breakout marks, and gentle enough for daily use for most people.
Skip it if
You won't wear sunscreen daily. Brightening without SPF is an uphill battle.
The catch
Fading takes weeks to months, and results vary.

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