Exclusive New No7 LABORATORIES DARK SPOT CORRECTING Booster Serum 15ML

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What We Don’t Love: Finding out how to dispense the serum from the applicator isn’t totally intuitive. The main culprit in the battle against dark spots is tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives our hair and skin its color, and its role is to protect the skin. It is often heightened in the skin by tanning and general sun exposure. Just be sure not to use the product on open wounds; we experienced a burning sensation after accidentally getting the formula on an open cut. Thawabteh AM, Jibreen A, Karaman D, Thawabteh A, Karaman R. Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment-A Review. Molecules. 2023;28(12):4839. Published 2023 Jun 18. doi:10.3390/molecules28124839 The No7 Laboratories Dark Circle Corrector has been designed to deliver fast, visible results as well as having long term benefits.

Truly, we felt like we were reading the menu of our favorite smoothie shop when we took note of what else was in the formula, like banana, apple, pear, raspberry, and apricot fruit extracts and oils that all together offer an incredible amount of antioxidants that repair and hydrate skin. Our skin looked instantly more radiant after just one application but didn’t increase the shine around our oily T-zone. Still, we knew these fruity extracts and oils were providing long-term benefits as well. These antioxidants also reduce inflammation caused by our environment, and in turn, slow down the aging process, and help to maintain moisture levels. However, the best way to know for sure if a dark spot corrector is right for your skin type and tone is to consult your dermatologist, says master esthetician Sarah Akram. “There are different levels of melasma which means that the treatment or method of care will be different,” she adds, explaining that depending on your current skin routine, and what products you are using on your skin, some products make your skin more sensitive than others. La Roche-Posay‘s Pigmentclar Dark Spot Serum combines the forces of Phe-Resorcinol, ferulic acid, and LHA to break down dark spots and make them disappear. According to the company, Phe-Resorcinol is 100 times more skin lightening than kojic acid, one of the best skin lightening ingredients. Algiert-Zielińska B, Mucha P, Rotsztejn H. Lactic and lactobionic acids as typically moisturizing compounds. Int J Dermatol. 2019;58(3):374-379. doi:10.1111/ijd.14202 Mirzaee F, Hosseini A, Jouybari HB, Davoodi A, Azadbakht M. Medicinal, biological and phytochemical properties of Gentiana species. J Tradit Complement Med. 2017;7(4):400-408. Published 2017 Jan 28. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.12.013What We Love: The formula balances retinol with an impressive amount of hydrating ingredients so we can reap the benefits of the all-star exfoliator while enjoying the moisture-replenishing advantages of hyaluronic acid. Our active complex includes Hyaluronic Acid to help visibly plump skin, soothing Algae Extract and our lightening technology to target the three causes of dark circles so skin appears:

Khan BA, Mahmood T, Menaa F, et al. New Perspectives on the Efficacy of Gallic Acid in Cosmetics & Nanocosmeceuticals. Curr Pharm Des. 2018;24(43):5181-5187. doi:10.2174/1381612825666190118150614of exfoliating. Exfoliants “exfoliate the skin and give your skin an overall light peel to help decrease that hyperpigmentation,” Dr. Lal explains. Look for products containing alpha hydroxy acids like lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid. Generally speaking, most dark spot correctors on our list are formulated with all skin types in mind. However, if you have sensitive skin, it’s important to pay close attention to certain formulas — like the Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector, which has retinol — as it may include ingredients that cause irritation.

Now, let’s get down to the results: Over the course of about three months, we noticed that dark spots and post-acne hyperpigmentation faded, and our complexion as a whole looks brighter and more even. Admittedly, it takes a bit longer to see results—and those results aren’t as glaringly obvious—but if you have sensitive or highly-reactive skin, you know that a tiny bit of progress is way better than opting for a more aggressive formula that causes more harm than good. No7 innovation is always developed having identified and understood women’s skincare needs and wants. Often these needs are identified through consulting with leading anti ageing experts. Lesley Reynolds of Harley Street Clinic comments: “Age spots are a key ageing concern for so many women that come into my clinic often over and above their lines and wrinkles. These pigmented areas that appear on the face, hands and sun-exposed areas are often something women think are irreversible and give away their real age. A safe at-home treatment, clinically proven to fade age spots will undoubtedly be top of the anti-ageing shopping list.” Barley contains azelaic acid, an ingredient often found in many anti-dark spot serums because of its ability to stop tyrosinase activity. Rice has been shown to “down-regulate melanin synthesis” in animal studies. Furthermore, this serum allows for exfoliation with its inclusion of salicylic acid. Gupta M, Mahajan VK, Mehta KS, Chauhan PS. Zinc therapy in dermatology: a review. Dermatol Res Pract. 2014;2014:709152. doi:10.1155/2014/709152What We Love: Unlike a traditional drop applicator, the Hero Cosmetics wand used a metal ball applicator that allowed us to apply the antioxidant-rich serum close to the creases of our under eyes without worrying about irritation Narda M, Trullas C, Brown A, Piquero-Casals J, Granger C, Fabbrocini G. Glycolic acid adjusted to pH 4 stimulates collagen production and epidermal renewal without affecting levels of proinflammatory TNF-alpha in human skin explants. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(2):513-521. doi:10.1111/jocd.13570 Retinol is another ingredient that works wonders when it comes to fighting dark spots. “Retinol helps to brighten the skin and fade pigmentation by renewing skin cells,” she says. “Retinols also help with fine lines and firming the skin.” The Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector, one of our favorite formulas, contains the ingredient. Niacinamide Clinically proven to improve the appearance of dark spots, age spots and sunspots, No7 Laboratories Dark Spot Corrector Booster Serum offers a non-invasive dark spot correction. It’s formulated with No7’s unique lightening complex of Vitamin C, emblica and sophora to make hyperpigmentation appear visibly faded in just 2 weeks*.

While it’s not exactly something to look for in a dark spot corrector, Dr. Engelman says it’s super important to consider your skincare routine and support the process through SPF and moisturizer. “Keeping the skin properly protected with a broad spectrum SPF helps prevent new dark spots from forming,” she explains. For this reason, Dr. Engelman recommends adding SPF to your routine along with the dark spot corrector.

Snaidr VA, Damian DL, Halliday GM. Nicotinamide for photoprotection and skin cancer chemoprevention: A review of efficacy and safety. Exp Dermatol. 2019;28 Suppl 1:15-22. doi:10.1111/exd.13819