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Summary
Highlights
Target hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone with Discoloration Correcting Serum from Good Molecules. Formulated with an advanced form of tranexamic acid to visibly improve the appearance of dark spots, acne scars, melasma, and sun damage.
Key Ingredients
- 2% TeraCeutic TXVector (Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate) - delivers tranexamic acid deep into the skin to help fade hyperpigmentation.
- 4% Niacinamide - works to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture, dullness, and enlarged pores.
Benefits
- Dual-action formula targets the appearance of dark spots and future hyperpigmentation before it is visible.
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Apply a few drops in the morning and at night before oils and moisturizers. Suitable for daily use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin.
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- Q
Can it be used on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
- Asked by Db
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageHi there! Yes this can be used to help battle post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Should I apply just in the dark spot or in the whole face? And should I rub it on my face? The serum has little granules not sure how to spread it? Thank you
- Asked by María
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, shake the serum really well, then apply all over the skin, I hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the difference between this and the tube one? The one written, 'discoloration correcting body treatment '
- Asked by Maggie
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThank you for your question! The Discoloration Correcting Serum is meant specifically for the face and neck area, while the Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment is meant to be used on the body such are the knees, elbows, and other areas of concern. I hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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I have a dark ring around my neck. Will this help?
- Asked by MayOrt
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageGreat question! The Discoloration Correcting Serum is formulated to help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, and dullness on the face with time and continued use. The serum helps target skin discoloration and promotes a clear skin tone with time, so this may be helpful. However, you may prefer to look into the Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment instead, as it is specifically formulated for use on the chest, neck, arms, underarms, hands, back, legs, and feet. (We recommend avoiding the eye area and intimate areas.)Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this be used to reduce dark elbow skin?
- Asked by Shan
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThanks for reaching out! We've formulated this product to be specifically for the face and cannot speak to any other areas that you may attempt to use it with that is not on the face. A better option that may work significantly better would be the Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment. We hope that this information is helpful.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this be applied on hair like eye brows and beards, or will it lighten those hairs and should not be applied on facial hair?
- Asked by Aqma
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageGreat question! Our Discoloration Correcting Serum can be utilized on the entire face and is not an issue if applied over eyebrow hairs, mustaches, or beards. The product is intended to treat and help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation overtime. The serum contains tranexamic acid & niacinamide and does not include any sort of bleaching or lightning agents.Was this answer helpful to you
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If you have melasma only in certain spots on the face, should this be used as a spot treatment only on those areas? Or should you still apply to the entire face?
- Asked by Cat
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThis is a great question! The Discoloration Correcting Serum contains the actives cetyl tranexamate mesylate and niacinamide that help target and improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, age spots, and sun damage with time and continued use. So you can in fact apply the product on the entire face when using it in your routine.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this with vitamin C?
- Asked by Melina
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageGreat question! The Discoloration Correcting Serum can in fact be paired with a Vitamin C in your routine without issue.Was this answer helpful to you
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What percentage of niacinamide does this product have?
- Asked by Non
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThe Discoloration Correcting Serum contains 4% niacinamide.Was this answer helpful to you
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Good evening, Does this serum help remove a visible scar on your face?
- Asked by Tiff
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThanks for reaching out! The Discoloration Correcting Serum is formulated with an advanced form of tranexamic acid (cetyl tranexamate mesylate) and 4% niacinamide to help improve the appearance of age spots, superficial acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and minor sun damage, with time and continued use. This serum is not tailored to reduce or diminish scars from cuts or injuries. Hope this information is helpful.Was this answer helpful to you
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Suitable for spots on hands?
- Asked by Mimi
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageOur Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum is actually best used on the face. When looking to help with the appearance of dark spots or discoloration on the body or on your hands, we would highly recommend the Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment instead.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is it normal for this product to be grainy?
- Asked by Tori
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThank you for reaching out with your question! The Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum does in fact have small white granules, which are normal to the formula of the product. Once the product is applied onto the skin, this should fully dissolve and will not be visible. You can then follow up with any additional serums and your moisturizer to finalize your routine.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this with the good molecules brightning serum combined?
- Asked by Alaya
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageYes, the Daily Brightening Serum and Discoloration Correcting Serum actually make a great pairing to help to even out the skin, brighten, and reduce the appearance of dark marks and hyperpigmentation.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Should this be used before or after blemish treatment?
- Asked by ARoberts
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThe Discoloration Correcting Serum should in fact be used before a blemish treatment, especially if the treatment is a gel or a cream. Hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What should I apply first… Snail Mucin Power Essence or Discoloration Correcting Serum?
- Asked by Kiddo
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThis is actually a really great question! The rule of thumb when applying skincare is to apply products from thinnest to thickest. So in this case, it would be best to apply the Discoloration Correcting Serum first, as the product may not be able to penetrate past the snail mucin if applied afterwards.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this with the hyaluronic acid serum? I have real dry skin but also have melasma.
- Asked by Juliana
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThank you for your question! Yes, the Hyaluronic Acid Serum can in fact be utilized alongside the Discoloration Correcting Serum and with most any other products in your skin care routine. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrating acid that will help retain moisture in the skin, so please ensure that the hyaluronic acid is applied first, and you can then follow-up with any additional serums and then your moisturizer at the end of your routine.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do you put the Discoloration Correcting Serum on before or after the Brightening Toner?
- Asked by QTee
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageGreat question! You are should apply the Niacinamide Brightening Toner after cleansing the skin and before the Discoloration Correcting Serum. This combination will help brighten and even out the tone, and target any dark marks and hyperpigmentation.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can i use this with my vitamin c serum?
- Asked by Hubear
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThe Discoloration Correcting Serum can be used with a vitamin C serum. The key ingredients in the serum are cetyl tranexamate mesylate (a tranexamic acid derivative) and niacinamide. Studies show that tranexamic acid is compatible with vitamin C. Outdated research from the 60's has suggested that pure vitamin c, or l-ascorbic acid, cannot be combined with niacinamide but these studies were done using non-stabilized forms of both ingredients. Niacinamide and Vitamin C are safe/stable nowadays and can be used together.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this good for dried patches on face
- Asked by Kala
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThe Discoloration Correcting Serum is formulated to help improve the appearance of dark spots, acne scars, melasma, and sun damage. While it will not further exacerbate dry patches, we recommend the Hyaluronic Acid Serum instead if that is the main concern as opposed to hyperpigmentation.Was this answer helpful to you
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Would this serum help with evening out redness? Or is it for hyperpigmentation only?
- Asked by Emily
- Official Answer By Good Molecules - Brand EngageThe Discoloration Correcting Serum targets dark marks and hyperpigmentation. For redness, we would recommend using the Niacinamide Serum or 5% Niacinamide Serum with Ectoin instead.Was this answer helpful to you
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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...
Most Helpful Critical Review
not for sensitive skin
After a lot of trial and error and money spent on quality skincare, I had finally gotten my sensitive skin to a point where it was staying soft, smooth, and relatively hydrated, and I was very pleased. I do have some melasma from intense sun exposure in the past, and it is the one skincare problem I...
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A bit disappointed
Im glad that I only spent under 20 for this serum. Unfortunately for me it does not do anything. I used it almost daily for a month to see no difference but atleast it did not break me out. The consistency of the serum keeps splitting needing me to shake before use. (Tbf it does say to shake before application) would not recommend for south asian brown skin.
Meh
This product did nothing for my skin. Although I saw no noticeable positive changes, I'm grateful it didn't cause my skin any irritation or further damage.
Will not be repurchasing
I used this serum consistently for 3 months and finished the bottle. Did not fade any of my scars/hyperpigmentation, new and old. Do not recommend!
Not the reaction & results I remember 🙁
Years ago I worked for the beauty company that created this brand Good Molecules & I used the discoloration serum way back when it was first launched - absolutely loved it then. I recently used it again after a hiatus & it broke me out so bad I had to cease using it, I couldn't even get through 1/2 of the bottle. Not sure what's changed, but the reaction I experienced with continued use isn't ideal when you're trying to attain clear skin. By all means, please do multiple patch tests over a number of days before applying to your face. Using this has set my skin back & now I'm back at square one using Rx skincare to treat the breakout & subsequent discoloration.
Be patient!
Its a process with this serum and its worth it. Using it on my routine helps to keep my skin balanced. Use with the toner!