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Discoloration Repair Serum.

Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum
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About this product

A serum designed to reduce discoloration and even skin tone, formulated with bakuchiol, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, licorice extract, and niacinamide.

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The Guru Index verdict

79%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise the formula for its blend of depigmenting actives and gentle retinol alternative, making it effective without irritation. The main reservation is the price point, which dermatologists acknowledge as a barrier for some budgets. The serum appeals most to those seeking to even skin tone while avoiding retinol sensitivity.
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Key actives & flags

RetinoidNiacinamideVitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (Skin-Restoring), Glycerin (Skin-Replenishing), Tranexamic Acid (Skin-Conditioning/​Brightening), Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride (Skin-Replenishing), Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Emollient Solvent), Ethyl Macadamiate (Skin-Softening), C13-15 Alkane (Solvent), Behenyl Alcohol (Texture Enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), Butylene Glycol (Hydration), Silybum Marianum Seed Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E/​Antioxidant), Lactobacillus/​Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin (Skin-Restoring), Bakuchiol (Skin-Restoring/​Antioxidant), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (Emollient), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin-Restoring), Allantoin (Skin-Soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Non-Fragrant Antioxidant Plant Oil), Hexylene Glycol (Solvent), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Skin-Soothing Antioxidant Plant), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Skin-Replenishing/​Antioxidant), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Sodium Phytate (Chelating Agent), Malic Acid (Ph Adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative)

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What the gurus are saying.

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"Paula's Choice discoloration repair serum is nave safe and contains tranexamic acid. It is £46, so it is an expensive product. Paula's Choice generally is a little bit more on the expensive side. I love the product. I love the packaging."
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"I just picked this up mainly because it's got bakuchiol in there, which is like an alternative to retinol. There's a lot of studies that look at bakuchiol and look at its effectiveness in comparison to retinol, so it does pretty much a similar thing to retinol but doesn't have the sensitivity. Good retinol formulations nowadays have bakuchiol on it because they just take down the concentration of retinol, build it up with bakuchiol, and then suddenly you've got something that you can use all the time."
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"Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum can be used depending upon your budget and availability. For achieving an even skin tone, serums that contain skin lightening agents which reduce melanin production are important. Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum contains ingredients like kojic acid, alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, licorice extract, and niacinamide that can help in reducing dark spots."
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