Good Molecules

 Discoloration Correcting Serum

Most Helpful Positive Review

Keeps my melasma in check without irritation

Thrilled to see Good Molecules at Ulta! I first purchased the *Discoloration Correcting Serum* last year as part of a trio (which included the *Niacinamide Toner* and *Daily Brightening Serum*) to combat melasma as well as hyperpigmentation left by acne rosacea and eczema flares. I'd run out of a pr...oduct (Faded, by Topicals) that was evening out my dark spots and patches like magic; it was OOS but I knew it contained tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and azelaic acid. Tranexamic was the only "new" ingredient, so I reasoned it was probably doing the heavy lifting. Apparently, "Tranexamic acid stops the uptake of the pigment producing cells into the upper layers of the skin and works well alongside other pigment regulators. It is well tolerated topically with a low side effect profile making it a popular choice'—per Dr. Ifeoma Ejikeme, Consultant Physician/founder of Adonia Medical Clinic. Instead of bleaching, tranexamic acid keeps our skin cells from responding to injury by overproducing melanin—perfect for my rashy, melasma'd self! The main precaution for tranexamic acid products is: "patch test if you have eczema or sensitive skin". Someone on a skincare forum tipped me off to GM *Discoloration Correcting Serum*. It contains a modified form of tranexamic acid called "cetyl tranexamate mesylate" , or 2% TeraCeutic TXVector™. TeraCeutic TXVector delivers tranexamic acid deep into the skin to help fade hyperpigmentation. It's combined with 4% niacinamide in a dual-action formula to 1) target existing dark spots 2) prevent future hyperpigmentation 3) improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, dullness, and enlarged pores. (For ~a third of the price of my OOS serum...why not?) DCC works SO WELL. I've repurchased it (and Niacinamide Toner, and Daily Brightening Serum) 3 or 4x—it's inexpensive, effective at keeping melasma in check, and never irritates my cranky skin. It's v viscous, so I use after toner/DBS (here), before rosacea rx, moisturizer, spf.