3% Kojic Acid Dark Spot Corrector Gel with Azelaic & Tranexamic Acid - 30g

Sodium Hyaluronate — A humectant that holds water in the upper skin — pure hydration, tolerated by essentially everyone, at any concentration. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. Works Ongoing while you use it; no weeks-long build-up to wait for. Suits all skin types. Pure hydration — suits everyone, and dry or dehydrated skin most of all. Apply on damp skin and seal it in.

Ceramide NP — The skin's own barrier lipids — they patch a compromised moisture barrier, which is why they pair so well with actives that resurface. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. Works 1–3 weeks for a calmer, less reactive barrier. Best for Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination. The skin's own barrier lipids — ideal for dry, sensitive or compromised skin, and safe for anyone.

Glycolic Acid — The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid — it resurfaces the top layer for glow and even tone, working on the surface where BHA works in the pore. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~8%. OTC cap 10%. Give it 4–8 weeks for tone & texture. Best for Oily, Combination, Normal. A surface exfoliant for glow and texture. It raises sun sensitivity and can irritate dry or reactive skin — daily SPF is non-negotiable.

Azelaic Acid — A multitasker for pigmentation, bumpy texture and redness — unusually gentle, and one of the few actives generally considered pregnancy-safe. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~10%. OTC cap 20%. Give it 8–16 weeks for pigmentation & redness. Suits all skin types. Unusually gentle — one of the few actives that suits sensitive and redness-prone skin while still fading marks.

Alpha-Arbutin — A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots by slowing melanin production — a milder route to even tone than acids. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. OTC cap 2%. Give it 8–12 weeks for dark spots. Suits all skin types. A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots without the sting of acids — fine for every skin type.

Kojic Acid — A fungal-derived brightener that fades dark spots and melasma by blocking tyrosinase — effective, but strong enough that the EU now caps how much a product may contain. The label states 3%. Works from ~1%. OTC cap 1%. Best for Oily, Combination, Normal. Effective on dark spots but a known sensitiser — patch-test, and if you're reactive, reach for arbutin or azelaic first.

Tranexamic Acid — A newer brightener with good evidence on melasma and post-acne marks — it calms the signalling that tells pigment cells to overproduce, and is gentler than acids. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~2%. OTC cap 5%. Suits all skin types. One of the gentler routes to fading melasma and post-acne marks — well tolerated across skin types.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter — Seals moisture into dry skin — heavy on clog-prone faces. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Best for .

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