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The Brightening Serum

Brightening & Firming Treatment

Sale price $89
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Size: 30 ml / 1.0 fl. oz.

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Recommended for
All Skin Types, Brightening, Firming, Even Skin Tone, Barrier Repair, Smoothing

Formulated without
Parabens, synthetic fragrances, mineral oil, sulfate detergents, phthalates, urea, DEA or TEA.

Dermatologist Tested, Non-comedogenic, Cruelty-free

Ingredients

Aqua/water/eau, Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Honey Extract/extrait De Miel, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Ferulic Acid, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Isostearic Acid, Parfum/fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Oil/extract, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene      

The Brightening Serum
The Brightening Serum30 ml | 1.0 fl. oz. Sale price $89
The Brightening Serum texture
Benefits

See brighter, firmer-looking skin in 1 week*

Reduces dullness & visibly evens skin tone
Visibly firms & supports elasticity
Targets hyperpigmentation & reduces visible post-acne marks

*Based on a clinical study of 18 panelists.

Brightening Serum: Before, After 1 week, After 2 weens
Clinical Results

Proven to reduce the look of post-acne marks in 1 week*

100% showed brighter & visibly firmer skin after 1 week*
100% agree serum absorbs quickly and is gentle*

Clinical Results

Immediately

  • 100% showed brighter & visibly firmer skin after 1 week*
  • 100% showed improvement in moisturization and skin barrier*
  • 100% agreed serum absorbs quickly into skin and is gentle*

After 1 Week

  • 100% showed brighter + firmer-looking skin in 1 week*
  • 100% showed improvement in post-acne marks in 1 week*
  • 100% agreed serum layers well with SPF*
  • 100% agreed skin felt softer and more supple*

*Based on a clinical study of 18 panelists.

*Based on a clinical study of 18 panelists.

Technology

Clinically proven to stay effective on skin 12 hrs

  • All-day brightening power
  • Even, gradual dose absorbs better with less irritation
  • Sustained antioxidant protection
  • Instant and long-term results
Close up of model applying the Brightening Serum
How to Use

Use day & night for 24 hours of brightening power

Ultra-light, non-sticky formula absorbs quickly and layers beautifully under moisturizer and makeup. Apply during your morning and/or evening skincare ritual. Dispense 1-2 pumps and gently massage into your skin.

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ingredients

A potent blend of skin brighteners & Japanese botanicals

Vitamin C

12-Hr Time-Release Vitamin C

All-day brightening for rapid results, crafted in Japan

Fruit AHAs

Japanese Plum & Ferulic Acid

Visibly firm & support elasticity while boosting antioxidant protection

Encapsulated Niacinamide + Pro-Glutathione Antioxidant Booster

Pro-Glutathione Antioxidant Booster

Targets hyperpigmentation & provides 13x more antioxidant power than pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to brighten skin*

*Based on in vitro testing of Ascorbic Acid vs. Pro-Glutathione Antioxidant Booster on oxidative stress.

Shot of Japanese Beautyberry.

People in Japan have long believed that a true healthy glow comes from deep within.

They often turned to nutrient-rich ingredients from the kitchen to nurture their bodies and complexions. Japanese plum (nanko ume), known as the queen of plums, was once used in at-home beauty rituals to help brighten skin, creating an inner glow referred to as kagayaki.

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