SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment for mature skin
Tranexamic Acid
Niacinamide
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Phytic Acid
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for normal skin, as Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid help regulate melanogenesis, but it lacks sufficient humectants and emollients for optimal hydration and barrier support.
- The presence of tranexamic acid and phenylethyl resorcinol provides excellent brightening and evening of skin tone, though specialized ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines are absent.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis product is frequently praised for improving skin radiance and fading dark spots, with many users reporting smoother texture and a gentle, non-irritating formula. Some users experience a more even and brighter complexion over time. A moderate number of users find the pump mechanism defective or experience slow results, and a few mention reduced product volume or potential breakouts.
Highlights
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “My pigmentation and uneven spots have started looking lighter.”
- “Slowly sunspots fading.”
- “Stubborn hyperpigmentation has visibly faded.”
Visible brightening Often Mentioned
- “My skin looks rosier and healthier.”
- “I can genuinely see a difference in my skin tone and overall glow.”
- “My skin is brighter when I consistently use it.”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “It doesn't irritate my skin like others.”
- “Did not cause any breakouts or irritation.”
- “Powerful yet gentle product.”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “Makes my skin so smooth and bright.”
- “My skin feels smoother and healthier.”
- “Leaves skin feeling softer and looking more polished.”
Defective pump Sometimes Noted
- “The product pump is defective from the beginning.”
- “Pump system terrible!”
- “Pump is broken.”
Slow results Sometimes Noted
- “I don't see any difference after finishing my 1st bottle.”
- “Didn't have good results.”
- “Hard to see the subtle differences.”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “It started breaking out and got very dry.”
- “Caused breakouts.”
Reduced volume Rarely Noted
- “Product was 2 ounces now it's 1.7 ounces.”
- “Paying the same price for 16% less product.”
- “Bottle is larger and heavier... doesn't fit nicely in my travel case.”
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Questions and answers
How well does SkinMedica Advanced Brightening Treatment work for mature skin?
This treatment works moderately well for mature skin because it helps brighten dark spots and even out skin tone, though other products fit this skin better. To work best for mature skin, a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients and specialized anti-wrinkle components.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?
Tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and phenylethyl resorcinol make this serum a good fit by helping even out skin tone and reduce dark spots. To better suit mature skin, this type of product also needs specialized ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles along with plenty of hydrating components.
What does Tranexamic Acid do for mature skin?
Tranexamic acid helps reduce brown spots and uneven tone while improving overall skin brightness. Studies show that using it regularly can fade stubborn pigmentation safely and with very little irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
What does Niacinamide do for mature skin?
Niacinamide helps mature skin by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing dark spots, and improving overall skin elasticity. It is also very well tolerated and supports a strong skin barrier to keep skin looking healthy.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. A product of this type for mature skin also needs rich hydrators and firming ingredients to soften fine lines and keep the skin smooth.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol, but apply your retinol first and follow with this treatment to keep your mature skin bright and even.
How often should I use this serum?
Use this treatment in your evening routine, starting once a week and carefully using it more often if your skin tolerates it well and you see good results. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your mature skin, though this type of skin needs extra hydrating ingredients and wrinkle-smoothing actives to work best.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts for mature skin since it has a very safe formula with no harsh or prohibited ingredients. However, to truly care for mature skin, a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients and skin-softening oils to keep the skin barrier strong and smooth.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Nano-microneedle-assisted phenylethyl resorcinol significantly reduced the melanin index in infraorbital dark circles compared to baseline and topical-only treatment in 20 female participants without serious adverse effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.
Antioxidants, 2021Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005L-ascorbic acid 10% plus phytic acid 2% serum significantly reduced the pigmentation index of solar lentigines compared to a vehicle control in 30 healthy subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019A topical facial emulsion containing 10% glycolic acid, 2% phytic acid, and a soothing complex significantly improved skin hyperpigmentation, texture, and tone homogeneity from week 4 through week 12 in American female volunteers with Fitzpatrick skin types II-VI.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other serums fit mature skin better
Topical application of retinol and retinoic acid both increased epidermal thickness and upregulated collagen genes and proteins in human skin, with retinol producing similar histological and molecular changes to retinoic acid alongside a significant reduction in facial wrinkles after 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2016A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract Grape Flower Cell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthophyll, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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