Brightening Duo
Former sun worshipers, you know who you are. We created Brightening Duo with you in mind to combat existing dark spots and stop new ones from appearing.
Liquid Gold serves as your daily antioxidant, providing essential protection for your skin. While, Brightening Serum acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor, helping to block the enzyme responsible for melanin production. Each product plays a unique role; your skin benefits from the antioxidant shield of Liquid Gold, creating the optimal setting for Brightening Serum to effectively combat dark spots.
Using Brightening Duo
- Formulated with ingredients that complement each other for enhanced results
- Works by inhibiting the production of melanin which is the main contributor of dark spots
- When the melanin producers are inhibited, dark spots begin to lighten
Suited To
Normal Skin, Sensitive Skin, Dry Skin, Combination Skin, Oily Skin, Mature Skin
Key Ingredients
Kojic Acid, Arbutin, L-Ascorbic Acid, Bearberry, Turmeric
Formulated without parabens, fragrance, phthalates, sulfates, artificial dyes, mineral oil, formaldehyde donors.
Brightening Serum:
- Kojic Acid: minimizes visible dark spots
- Alpha-Arbutin: provides a more even complexion by minimizing skin discoloration
- Azelaic Acid: provides anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties which lessen breakouts and increases skin’s radiance.
- Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract: Antioxidant that brightens skin discoloration.
- Bearberry Leaf Extract: lightening agent that minimizes dark spots
- Licorice Root Extract: brightens and soothes the skin
- Tocopheryl Acetate: Antioxidant that protects the skin from harmful UV rays and provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Minimizes dryness by increasing the skin’s hydration
All ingredient percentages are considered pregnancy/nursing safe by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, however, we always recommend consulting with your OB prior to usage.
Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Kojic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Alpha-arbutin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Azelaic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Bisulfite, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol
Liquid Gold:
- 15% L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): potent antioxidant that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, minimizes dark spots and provides UV protection
- Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E): works in conjunction with vitamin C to provide enhance effectiveness
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Extract: helps skin appear more radiant and even toned.
- Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Extract: brightens the skin while enhancing an even skin tone.
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Extract: brightens the skin while helping to prevent premature aging.
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Extract: improves skin’s radiance.
- Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract: nourishes the skin and helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.
All ingredient percentages are considered pregnancy/nursing safe by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, however, we always recommend consulting with your OB prior to usage.
Water (Aqua), Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Hydrated Silica, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) Extract, Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin. Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pullulan, Silica, Phenoxyethanol
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