Targeted care · BrighteningFlagship
Targeted care · BrighteningFlagshipA targeted evening serum with 1% kojic acid to help fade the look of post-blemish marks, dark spots and uneven tone. The creamy satin formula sinks in cleanly and works gradually over an 8–12 week cycle. 15 ml / 0.51 fl oz.
$39.75
$49.901 × 15 ml / 0.51 fl oz
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What it does
Apply a small amount directly to dark spots on clean, dry skin once daily in the evening. Follow with moisturizer. Always use sunscreen during the day, as kojic acid can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
Most people notice a visible difference from 8–12 weeks of consistent nightly use.
Aqua, Kojic Acid, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Ascorbyl Palmitate (natural Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea-Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Before & After
Before
After“Eight weeks in and the marks on my cheeks look far lighter. My skin finally reads even.”
Michael D.Verified Purchase
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After“I can leave the house without full coverage foundation now. That alone was worth it.”
Emily R.Verified Purchase
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After“Took about six weeks, but my skin looks genuinely clearer in photos.”
Jake T.Verified Purchase
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After“After two months my hyperpigmentation looks dramatically softer and my tone far more even.”
Sarah M.Verified Purchase
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After“The redness and peeling calmed down completely. Skin feels smooth again.”
Priya N.Verified Purchase
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After“Small changes weekly. At six weeks I compared old photos and couldn't believe it.”
Danielle K.Verified Purchase
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After“Six weeks of consistent use and the leftover marks have faded a lot.”
Marcus L.Verified Purchase
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After“Fewer breakouts, and what they leave behind fades much faster now.”
Ana S.Verified Purchase
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After“Comfortable in photos again. My complexion just looks cleaner.”
Chloe B.Verified Purchase
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After“Two months of morning and night. My confidence came back with my skin.”
Rebecca H.Verified Purchase
Unretouched customer photos, shared with consent. Results vary from person to person and refer to the appearance of skin only.
About · The Science
The concern
Post-blemish marks, sun spots and uneven tone are the shadows left behind long after a breakout has healed. This serum was formulated to help soften their appearance — gradually, over weeks, without the harshness of high-strength acids.
The active
Kojic acid is one of the most studied brightening actives in cosmetic science. We formulate at 1% — the concentration used across the majority of peer-reviewed research — supported by Vitamin C, Vitamin E, sea-buckthorn and rosemary for gentle daily use.
The texture
A lightly opaque, warm peach-to-apricot serum with a creamy satin feel. It smooths on softly, sinks in without stickiness and layers cleanly under moisturizer — no pilling, no residue. A quiet step in an evening routine.
Your routine
Apply a small amount directly to areas of pigmentation on clean, dry skin, once a day in the evening. Follow with moisturizer. In the morning, finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30+ — this is what protects the progress the serum is building.
How to use
Cleanse
Start on clean, dry skin, morning or evening.
Apply
One or two drops directly onto dark spots and marks. A little goes a long way.
Moisturize
Follow with your moisturizer to seal it in.
Protect
SPF every morning, without exception. UV undoes the work.
Morning — non-negotiable
Kojic acid can increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight, and sun exposure is the single biggest driver of pigmentation returning. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning while using this serum — it is what protects the results the serum is building.
New to actives? Start every other night for the first two weeks, then build to daily.
What's inside
Kojic Acid
Well-studied brightening active that helps fade the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks.
Vitamin C
Antioxidant that supports radiance and helps defend against daily environmental stressors.
Vitamin E
Supports the skin barrier and works alongside Vitamin C.
Sea-Buckthorn
Omega-rich botanical oil that soothes and nourishes.
Sodium PCA
Skin-identical hydrator that helps keep moisture balanced.
Betaine
Softens and comforts sensitive skin.
Rosemary Extract
Botanical antioxidant that helps protect the formula.
Free from: Paraben-free · Cruelty-free · Made in the EU
Results Timeline
Week 1
Skin feels comfortable
The formula settles in quickly with no stinging or tightness.
Week 2
A softer, more hydrated feel
Skin looks calmer and more comfortable throughout the day.
Week 4
Radiance returns
A visibly brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Week 8
Dark spots visibly softer
The appearance of pigmentation and post-blemish marks is reduced with continued daily use.
Results vary from person to person; consistency matters more than speed.
Independently Certified
Complete the treatment
Step 3Brighten
Adds a morning Vitamin C step — the complement to your evening treatment.
CLARIYA Targeted Dark Spot Serum — 1% Kojic Acid
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