A hydroquinone-free skin brightening serum for dark spots and uneven tone
Pigmentation is one of the most persistent skin concerns - dark spots, sun spots, post-breakout marks, melasma, uneven tone that no amount of foundation quite covers. The iS Clinical Brightening Serum is one of the most effective things I know of to address it, and it does so without hydroquinone and without irritating your skin.
This lightweight serum works across several pathways of pigmentation - not just one. Norwegian kelp extract interrupts the communication between the cells that create pigment. Alpha-arbutin and kojic acid (from mushroom extract) slow melanin production at the source. Glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids from sugarcane, bilberry and willow bark gently exfoliate to lift existing pigmentation and smooth texture. The result is both an immediate brightening and a longer-term improvement in tone with consistent use.
Reviewers describe it as excellent for keeping pigment in check between treatments. Others with long-standing melasma have seen it lighten noticeably. Several describe results within two weeks. It has a very slight tingle on application, which is normal and settles quickly.
Who it's for:
Anyone with dark spots, sun spots, age spots, or post-summer pigmentation
Melasma and hormonally triggered uneven skin tone
Post-breakout dark marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
Rough texture and dull, blotchy skin
Anyone who has tried other brightening products without results
Post-laser and post-BBL skin maintaining treatment results
Those who can't use hydroquinone or prefer to avoid it
Pairing note: The Brightening Serum and Brightening Complex work as a morning/night pair - the serum is lighter and more active, ideal for evenings; the Complex provides moisturising brightening support in the morning. Use together for faster results.
Common questions
How long until I see results?
Some people notice a brighter, more even look within a couple of weeks. Pigmentation fades gradually as skin renews itself, so give it a full three months of daily use before judging.
Can I use it with Active Serum?
Yes, but both contain exfoliating acids, so don't layer them at the same time. Use Brightening Serum at night and Active Serum on alternate nights, or ask us to set up a routine for you.
Will it help my melasma?
It can lighten melasma, but melasma is triggered by sun, heat and hormones, so it's managed rather than cured and tends to return without daily SPF. Consistent use and sun protection matter more than anything else.
"Pigmentation is one of the most common concerns I see, especially post-summer and post-procedure. This serum is one of the most reliable things I can recommend for it. Great results with consistent use." - Caroline, Lucēre
APPLICATION: Apply 3-4 drops to the palm. Using fingertips, dab and smooth evenly over face and neck, or apply directly to areas of pigmentation. A slight tingling sensation on application is normal. Use morning or evening, and wear SPF every day.
Not recommended for very reactive or rosacea-prone skin without guidance. Hydroquinone-free.
Free shipping on NZ orders over $150. Authorised iS Clinical stockist.
A hydroquinone-free skin brightening serum for dark spots and uneven tone
Pigmentation is one of the most persistent skin concerns - dark spots, sun spots, post-breakout marks, melasma, uneven tone that no amount of foundation quite covers. The iS Clinical Brightening Serum is one of the most effective things I know of to address it, and it does so without hydroquinone and without irritating your skin.
This lightweight serum works across several pathways of pigmentation - not just one. Norwegian kelp extract interrupts the communication between the cells that create pigment. Alpha-arbutin and kojic acid (from mushroom extract) slow melanin production at the source. Glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids from sugarcane, bilberry and willow bark gently exfoliate to lift existing pigmentation and smooth texture. The result is both an immediate brightening and a longer-term improvement in tone with consistent use.
Reviewers describe it as excellent for keeping pigment in check between treatments. Others with long-standing melasma have seen it lighten noticeably. Several describe results within two weeks. It has a very slight tingle on application, which is normal and settles quickly.
Who it's for:
Anyone with dark spots, sun spots, age spots, or post-summer pigmentation
Melasma and hormonally triggered uneven skin tone
Post-breakout dark marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
Rough texture and dull, blotchy skin
Anyone who has tried other brightening products without results
Post-laser and post-BBL skin maintaining treatment results
Those who can't use hydroquinone or prefer to avoid it
Pairing note: The Brightening Serum and Brightening Complex work as a morning/night pair - the serum is lighter and more active, ideal for evenings; the Complex provides moisturising brightening support in the morning. Use together for faster results.
Common questions
How long until I see results?
Some people notice a brighter, more even look within a couple of weeks. Pigmentation fades gradually as skin renews itself, so give it a full three months of daily use before judging.
Can I use it with Active Serum?
Yes, but both contain exfoliating acids, so don't layer them at the same time. Use Brightening Serum at night and Active Serum on alternate nights, or ask us to set up a routine for you.
Will it help my melasma?
It can lighten melasma, but melasma is triggered by sun, heat and hormones, so it's managed rather than cured and tends to return without daily SPF. Consistent use and sun protection matter more than anything else.
"Pigmentation is one of the most common concerns I see, especially post-summer and post-procedure. This serum is one of the most reliable things I can recommend for it. Great results with consistent use." - Caroline, Lucēre
APPLICATION: Apply 3-4 drops to the palm. Using fingertips, dab and smooth evenly over face and neck, or apply directly to areas of pigmentation. A slight tingling sensation on application is normal. Use morning or evening, and wear SPF every day.
Not recommended for very reactive or rosacea-prone skin without guidance. Hydroquinone-free.
Free shipping on NZ orders over $150. Authorised iS Clinical stockist.
KEY INGREDIENTS: Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Norwegian Kelp Extract Extremozyme), Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Alpha-Arbutin (source of Lactic Acid), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (source of Salicylic Acid), Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract (source of Kojic Acid)
