The Pigmentation Corrector Serum Faded My Dark Spots in a Month

POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy
POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy
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A little over a month ago, I got a a bad break out all over my cheeks. It was that time of the month, and I was awarded a few cystic zits, several whiteheads, and the dark spots and hyperpigmentation it left in its wake. It was not pretty. Here's the thing about breakouts that I hate the most, it's not the pimple or zit that goes away in a few days that's hard to deal with, it's the dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Why? It can take up months, if not longer, to disappear. Something that's a tiny nuisance for a few days leads to a dark spot that is much more stubborn to handle. I needed a serum that can keep my future breakouts at bay and take care of my dark spots. The Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum did just that.

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
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Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92) contains 11% mandelic, lactic, and salicylic acid, to promote cell turnover and exfoliate the skin while keeping breakouts at bay. It also has several peptides and extracts, like Rumex Occidentalis extract, that brightens and inhibits excess melanin production. In fact, the Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum has exactly eight different brighteners, including vitamin C, and seven different peptides and antioxidants. It even has 1% of the retinol alternative, bakuchiol, and niacinamide. The formula exfoliates, brightens, and is anti-aging — this serum clearly can do it all!

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
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Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

I used the Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92) every night for a whole month after cleansing my skin with a cream cleanser and topped it off with a hydrating moisturizer. My skin leans dry in the winter but is fairly normal in general. The first week of using the serum, my skin had minor peeling and flakiness. Within a week, I noticed my skin overall was brighter, and the breakouts were gone. By the time it hit Jan 30th, my dark marks from the break out became much lighter, and the contrast between my skin and the dark marks diminished. There is still some discoloration, but it significantly improved from a month ago.

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
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Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92) is made for all skin types but, it is loaded with active ingredients. I highly suggest using this as your only active. Everything else in your routine should be gentle and hydrating. If you have sensitive skin, I suggest using this every other night and ease your way into using it every night.

Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
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Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum

The Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92) may be a splurge, but it's truly the only product you would need to get your skin in tip-top shape. You don't need to buy and layer three different serums anymore.