Description
This hyperpigmentation-safe serum visibly reduces stubborn discoloration, post-blemish marks, scars, and spots—for all ethnicities and skin shades. Gentle enough for daily use, it produces visible results in as little as two weeks.
Benefits
Brightens, exfoliates, fades dark spots and balances skin.
Suggested use
Apply a thin, even layer onto cleansed, dry skin before moisturizing.
Evo –
TLDR version
After 5 weeks daily AM use
Pros
Reduced appearance of age spots slightly. Very slightly.
First couple days of use caused slight irrititation/reddening but after that no irritation.
Cons
PRICEY
Slightly funky smell, but dissipates in less than an hour. Not a deal breaker.
Leaves skin feeling greasy for hours
Sometimes caused pimples to occur, the kind you might get when eating too much chocolate. Not sure this product caused it but I *think* it did.
My final verdict: I wouldn’t buy it again at half the price.
Loquacious version
I have lived in sunny hot places most of my life. I never used sunscreen regularly until about a year ago. Not surprisngly I have a few age spots/sun spots on my face, arms and back of my hands. I want to get rid of them so I got expert advice (Thank You Drs. Dray, Shah, and Maxfield) and began a program that includes daily sunscreen use and active topicals including tretinoin and hydroquinone and other things. I have been using this program for 10 months. In this 10 months I have experienced the spots diminish in size and darkness, very very slowly. Painfully slowly. Did the daily use of sunscreen accomplish this? The active topicals? I don’t know. I wondered if an over the counter product with a good reputation like FADED might give better results so I bought one large tube, stopped using hydroquinone, and used Faded every day till the tube was empty. That turned out to be five weeks. The result was that my spots continued fade away very very slowly, noticeably more slowly than when I was using hydroquinone . And FADED is rather stinky and kept my skin feeling greasy for hours whenever used. And I got occaisional minor pimple breakouts while using that *I think* was caused by FADED. So the FADED was all used up two and a half weeks ago. I resumed using hydroquinone daily when the FADED was gone, and my my spots continue to fade but noticeably faster. So my experience validates what my dermatoligist advisors have said, that hydroquinone is the gold standard for removing age spots/sun spots.
This was my experience. Your experience may, probably will, differ.
islw2863 –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
Crepin herve –
Works perfectly
Evo –
I just recently bought this product and have very high hopes due to the active ingredients it contains. Ive used other products with ingredients like kojic acid and niacinamide and have had good results, which made me interested in buying this product. The smell is a bit pungent but it probably means its working. You’ll get used to it. I see many reviews talking about the price and container size but this is common with many skincare products especially if they’re high strength. You dont want to use too much especially if your skin is sensitive. In addition to that, all products have a shelf life and you don’t want so much of a product that you cant use it all by its expiration date, so if you ask me, the amount you get and the price you pay is worth its quality and value. From just a few uses I can notice smoother skin, glow, and better hydration. Haven’t used it long enough to speak on improvements of dark spots though.
Esterlande –
This serum has really helped fade dark spots and even out my skin tone. It applies smoothly, though the scent may take some getting used to. Overall, it’s an effective product for brightening and reducing hyperpigmentation. A little goes a long way, so the tube lasts a long time
The texture it give my face is awesome
It’s not sticky and absorb well into skin.
Amazon Customer –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
Raigad Badshah –
Es un producto que deja un olor a huevo podrido horrible pero si es cierto que hace su función. Hay que ir incorporándolo a la rutina de poco a poco y siempre de noche. Llevo unos meses usándolo y se nota la diferencia.
Charlie J Winbush –
Très bien pour ma femme elle adore très Bon produit
Eva wong –
I just recently bought this product and have very high hopes due to the active ingredients it contains. Ive used other products with ingredients like kojic acid and niacinamide and have had good results, which made me interested in buying this product. The smell is a bit pungent but it probably means its working. You’ll get used to it. I see many reviews talking about the price and container size but this is common with many skincare products especially if they’re high strength. You dont want to use too much especially if your skin is sensitive. In addition to that, all products have a shelf life and you don’t want so much of a product that you cant use it all by its expiration date, so if you ask me, the amount you get and the price you pay is worth its quality and value. From just a few uses I can notice smoother skin, glow, and better hydration. Haven’t used it long enough to speak on improvements of dark spots though.
Esterlande –
Honest review alert! I recently tried this product and while it’s been a game-changer for my skin, I do have a few notes. The texture is a bit oily, and it does leave a slight scent after application. However, it’s worth noting that this product really delivers on its promises! One thing to keep in mind: make sure to pair it with a good sunscreen for optimal results. Overall, I’m loving the benefits I’ve seen, and I’d definitely recommend giving it a try.
Nisha Becker B.A, MBA –
Works perfectly
Dazja –
Schlecte produkt
Evo –
It actually works within 2 weeks. It clears my dark spots and reduce my acne scars . 100% recommended
Shanieka Garrison –
Was highly effective on my skin, my mom’s skin, and my ex husband’s lol.
I’m on an ADHD medication that has messed around with my hormones and taken my notoriously perfect skin and made me slightly acne prone around my cycle. I take inositol and as long as I don’t run out, I can keep my breakouts at bay, but I do often run out and have ADHD so it can take a few attempts for me to restock lol.
At this point, I pop my pimples in peace knowing that with nearly daily use, my dark scars will be faded entirely within a month, and dramatically within the first 7 applications. I haven’t had any reactions to it, it’s seemingly non comedogenic and gentle on my skin that is beautiful and usually blemish free, but highly sensitive to hyperpigmentation and easily irritated by harsh products.
I’m carmel colored, my mom’s skin is almond colored, and ex is chocolate. It worked well on all of us.
islw2863 –
The Topicals Faded Brightening and Clearing Serum has completely transformed my skincare routine the hydration it provides feels incredible, leaving my skin plump and refreshed without any dryness. I love that it’s non-sticky, so it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave that uncomfortable residue on my face. The quality is top-notch; you can tell every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen, and the thickness is just perfect rich enough to feel luxurious but light enough to layer under other products. My skin softness has improved dramatically, and my skin tone is noticeably brighter and more even, with discoloration and spots fading little by little. This serum feels like a little act of self-care every time I use it, and I honestly look forward to applying it it’s made me feel confident and radiant in my own skin! 🙃
Shanieka Garrison –
After using my first tube (lasted me a year because I use it as a spot treatment) I find myself buying another one. It’s not ‘fast acting’, you need to be consistent (but thats true fir most skincare). I deal with PIH and mark as soon as a breakout happens, picking or not and noticed a significant difference using this product. I other brightening agents in my skincare but honed in on using this specifically to see its effects. Overall. I like and recommend it. It smells but I dont really care as I use it mostly at night. Moisturizing, not sticky. Follow directions to avoid skin irritations. During the day, im light handed and the smell masks under everything else im wearing. 4 out of 5 because I want to use another tube to be sure.
Eva wong –
Amazing, my skin is dry and sensitive, I been trying different products, but can tell you this cream, can change your skin, I noticed a lot of different at the first ose, my skin looks glowing and feels very soft with a natural look
Nisha Becker B.A, MBA –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
Dazja –
I was really hopeful that this would lighten some of my intimate areas “butt and groin”. I’ve been using it and have seen very little results if any. I did use it on a few freckles on my shoulder- they seemed to have gotten lighter. The smell is terrible then it goes away after 20 minutes or either I get used to it. I could see people not being able to use it because of the smell. I’ll keep using this morning and night and see if I get better results. So far it’s been 2+ months.
islw2863 –
Amazing, my skin is dry and sensitive, I been trying different products, but can tell you this cream, can change your skin, I noticed a lot of different at the first ose, my skin looks glowing and feels very soft with a natural look
Yulia –
🌟Topicals Faded Essence is primarily designed to fade acne scars, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Its core ingredients include 5% tranexamic acid, niacinamide, kojic acid, and arbutin, which effectively brighten the skin and even out skin tone✨. The texture is light and moisturizing, with fast absorption, making it suitable for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin. The compact 15ml packaging is convenient for daily skincare or seasonal emergencies. It is recommended to use it at night, preferably paired with a moisturizing product for better results. Long-term use can improve dullness and enhance skin radiance
sucre –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
Amazon Customer –
After using my first tube (lasted me a year because I use it as a spot treatment) I find myself buying another one. It’s not ‘fast acting’, you need to be consistent (but thats true fir most skincare). I deal with PIH and mark as soon as a breakout happens, picking or not and noticed a significant difference using this product. I other brightening agents in my skincare but honed in on using this specifically to see its effects. Overall. I like and recommend it. It smells but I dont really care as I use it mostly at night. Moisturizing, not sticky. Follow directions to avoid skin irritations. During the day, im light handed and the smell masks under everything else im wearing. 4 out of 5 because I want to use another tube to be sure.
Evo –
This serum really works! I started noticing a difference in the brightness and texture of my skin after just a few weeks. It helps fade dark spots and post-acne marks without irritation. The formula feels smooth, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave any sticky residue. A little goes a long way — totally worth it for clearer, more even skin!
Tia –
Schlecte produkt
B –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
islw2863 –
This product is a life saver! I suffer from dark spots and my skin is pretty fair in complexion, which means everything shows! This is corrected my skin so much I have to have multiple in stock. A little goes a long way
Eva wong –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
Dazja –
En 6 semaines d’utilisation la plupart des tâches que j’avais depuis plusieurs années, de même que mon mélasma, se sont beaucoup estompés. C’est la seule crème que j’ai essayée qui a une vraie efficacité.
sucre –
Works perfectly
Shayane Jean –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
ChrissyCs –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
Christiana Osei –
niceee! but small tube. you can finish it quickly
KD –
I have HS and lots of dark purple scars in my armpits, groin, and between my breasts. This worked wonders on lightening those spots. I didn’t have an issue with burning, itching, or any smell.
Adrian capellan carlos –
After using my first tube (lasted me a year because I use it as a spot treatment) I find myself buying another one. It’s not ‘fast acting’, you need to be consistent (but thats true fir most skincare). I deal with PIH and mark as soon as a breakout happens, picking or not and noticed a significant difference using this product. I other brightening agents in my skincare but honed in on using this specifically to see its effects. Overall. I like and recommend it. It smells but I dont really care as I use it mostly at night. Moisturizing, not sticky. Follow directions to avoid skin irritations. During the day, im light handed and the smell masks under everything else im wearing. 4 out of 5 because I want to use another tube to be sure.
Rissa Walker –
Love this product , use it probably twice a week if not more , it does have a funny smell I put on at night before bed , I can see a different in my skin I have oily skin so I use to get Acne really bad before I knew how take care of my skin but anyways I can see the dark spots leaving
sucre –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
jumelia Smith –
En 6 semaines d’utilisation la plupart des tâches que j’avais depuis plusieurs années, de même que mon mélasma, se sont beaucoup estompés. C’est la seule crème que j’ai essayée qui a une vraie efficacité.
Dazja –
Not exactly sure how I feel about this one, but i havent seen much of a change in appearance of my dark spots. I’m glad it’s not irritating for my skin nonetheless. It does have a strong smell, not the good kind and it does leave an oil residue once it dries. I’ll keep using it and update if there are any improvements
Update:
Most of my dark spots have visibly lightened. I honestly believe that with consistent use this can be a great addition to skin care. Only cons are the smell and the amount given, such a small packaging but it is what it is. Still, great product.
cecilia pena –
IT HAS ONLY BEEN 7 DAYS!! I have included before and after pictures with Left being before and Right being after. For the forehead picture I mean that speaks for itself!!
I apply sunscreen about 20 minutes after and during the day. It says to work your way up to everyday so I did a rest day after my first day trying, but changed to every night routine (this works best with my schedule and my skin is able to tolerate it).
Make sure to keep your skin hydrated & BE CONSISTENT! I got the biggest tube just based off research done before purchasing and the reviews I knew it would well worth the money.
Product does have a smell that takes adjusting too but not too strong. The point is IF YOU WANT TO SEE A CHANGE BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
Yulia –
I just recently bought this product and have very high hopes due to the active ingredients it contains. Ive used other products with ingredients like kojic acid and niacinamide and have had good results, which made me interested in buying this product. The smell is a bit pungent but it probably means its working. You’ll get used to it. I see many reviews talking about the price and container size but this is common with many skincare products especially if they’re high strength. You dont want to use too much especially if your skin is sensitive. In addition to that, all products have a shelf life and you don’t want so much of a product that you cant use it all by its expiration date, so if you ask me, the amount you get and the price you pay is worth its quality and value. From just a few uses I can notice smoother skin, glow, and better hydration. Haven’t used it long enough to speak on improvements of dark spots though.
Yulia –
Okay the smell is bad but I found that I’ve gotten used to it. It doesn’t bother me anymore and it doesn’t linger. This product works really well I’ve added it to my beauty routine and will always repurchase. My skin is on the oily side and this does not bother me at all.
Sometimes the tube will dispense too much so be mindful of the pressure used.
Raigad Badshah –
Works perfectly
islw2863 –
Clears hyperpigmentation
KD –
Smells but it is working. Noticeable results on some post acne dark spots and a light melasma patch within a month.
Amazon Customer –
En 6 semaines d’utilisation la plupart des tâches que j’avais depuis plusieurs années, de même que mon mélasma, se sont beaucoup estompés. C’est la seule crème que j’ai essayée qui a une vraie efficacité.
ChrissyCs –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
Premium Feature Fan –
Not exactly sure how I feel about this one, but i havent seen much of a change in appearance of my dark spots. I’m glad it’s not irritating for my skin nonetheless. It does have a strong smell, not the good kind and it does leave an oil residue once it dries. I’ll keep using it and update if there are any improvements
Update:
Most of my dark spots have visibly lightened. I honestly believe that with consistent use this can be a great addition to skin care. Only cons are the smell and the amount given, such a small packaging but it is what it is. Still, great product.
islw2863 –
I just recently bought this product and have very high hopes due to the active ingredients it contains. Ive used other products with ingredients like kojic acid and niacinamide and have had good results, which made me interested in buying this product. The smell is a bit pungent but it probably means its working. You’ll get used to it. I see many reviews talking about the price and container size but this is common with many skincare products especially if they’re high strength. You dont want to use too much especially if your skin is sensitive. In addition to that, all products have a shelf life and you don’t want so much of a product that you cant use it all by its expiration date, so if you ask me, the amount you get and the price you pay is worth its quality and value. From just a few uses I can notice smoother skin, glow, and better hydration. Haven’t used it long enough to speak on improvements of dark spots though.
Peter-Gaye Butler –
IT HAS ONLY BEEN 7 DAYS!! I have included before and after pictures with Left being before and Right being after. For the forehead picture I mean that speaks for itself!!
I apply sunscreen about 20 minutes after and during the day. It says to work your way up to everyday so I did a rest day after my first day trying, but changed to every night routine (this works best with my schedule and my skin is able to tolerate it).
Make sure to keep your skin hydrated & BE CONSISTENT! I got the biggest tube just based off research done before purchasing and the reviews I knew it would well worth the money.
Product does have a smell that takes adjusting too but not too strong. The point is IF YOU WANT TO SEE A CHANGE BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
Shayane Jean –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
Eva wong –
Schlecte produkt
islw2863 –
This really works if you suffer from scaring from acne. I’ve seen a difference within a month. Use it consistently and over time you skin will clear up.
Amazon Customer –
I was really hopeful that this would lighten some of my intimate areas “butt and groin”. I’ve been using it and have seen very little results if any. I did use it on a few freckles on my shoulder- they seemed to have gotten lighter. The smell is terrible then it goes away after 20 minutes or either I get used to it. I could see people not being able to use it because of the smell. I’ll keep using this morning and night and see if I get better results. So far it’s been 2+ months.
B –
Schlecte produkt
Evo –
Leaves my skin bright and hydrated
Evo –
Even though this works very well and brightening the skin of all dark spots and hyperpigmentation. I don’t like how it’s very, very small.
Mom of a lot –
I was really hopeful that this would lighten some of my intimate areas “butt and groin”. I’ve been using it and have seen very little results if any. I did use it on a few freckles on my shoulder- they seemed to have gotten lighter. The smell is terrible then it goes away after 20 minutes or either I get used to it. I could see people not being able to use it because of the smell. I’ll keep using this morning and night and see if I get better results. So far it’s been 2+ months.
Tiffany –
Smells terrible but works well
islw2863 –
Love this product , use it probably twice a week if not more , it does have a funny smell I put on at night before bed , I can see a different in my skin I have oily skin so I use to get Acne really bad before I knew how take care of my skin but anyways I can see the dark spots leaving
Kezia Bwisiki –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
Christine Love –
Don’t love the smell, BUT I’m obsessed with the results. I’ve been using Topicals Faded for at least a year and at 51 my sunspot and post acne marks are GONE!
jumelia Smith –
I was really hopeful that this would lighten some of my intimate areas “butt and groin”. I’ve been using it and have seen very little results if any. I did use it on a few freckles on my shoulder- they seemed to have gotten lighter. The smell is terrible then it goes away after 20 minutes or either I get used to it. I could see people not being able to use it because of the smell. I’ll keep using this morning and night and see if I get better results. So far it’s been 2+ months.
solantine fonachu –
Bad smell, but I think it works, 2 days, skin is peeling, kind of
Brenda 💕🫧 –
Love this product. cleared my hyperpigmentation, acne scars
– smells a little funky , but it works so it’s fine lol
– it has a yellow tint to it but rubs clear, not sticky
– easy to apply
Helena –
niceee! but small tube. you can finish it quickly
Christiana Osei –
Works perfectly
Raigad Badshah –
I have been using this product not for long but I love it. It turly works for hyperpigmentation on the face and neck but if u haven’t used a product like this before, build up the days you putting it on.
Yulia –
TLDR version
After 5 weeks daily AM use
Pros
Reduced appearance of age spots slightly. Very slightly.
First couple days of use caused slight irrititation/reddening but after that no irritation.
Cons
PRICEY
Slightly funky smell, but dissipates in less than an hour. Not a deal breaker.
Leaves skin feeling greasy for hours
Sometimes caused pimples to occur, the kind you might get when eating too much chocolate. Not sure this product caused it but I *think* it did.
My final verdict: I wouldn’t buy it again at half the price.
Loquacious version
I have lived in sunny hot places most of my life. I never used sunscreen regularly until about a year ago. Not surprisngly I have a few age spots/sun spots on my face, arms and back of my hands. I want to get rid of them so I got expert advice (Thank You Drs. Dray, Shah, and Maxfield) and began a program that includes daily sunscreen use and active topicals including tretinoin and hydroquinone and other things. I have been using this program for 10 months. In this 10 months I have experienced the spots diminish in size and darkness, very very slowly. Painfully slowly. Did the daily use of sunscreen accomplish this? The active topicals? I don’t know. I wondered if an over the counter product with a good reputation like FADED might give better results so I bought one large tube, stopped using hydroquinone, and used Faded every day till the tube was empty. That turned out to be five weeks. The result was that my spots continued fade away very very slowly, noticeably more slowly than when I was using hydroquinone . And FADED is rather stinky and kept my skin feeling greasy for hours whenever used. And I got occaisional minor pimple breakouts while using that *I think* was caused by FADED. So the FADED was all used up two and a half weeks ago. I resumed using hydroquinone daily when the FADED was gone, and my my spots continue to fade but noticeably faster. So my experience validates what my dermatoligist advisors have said, that hydroquinone is the gold standard for removing age spots/sun spots.
This was my experience. Your experience may, probably will, differ.
B –
Bad smell, but I think it works, 2 days, skin is peeling, kind of
Kezia Bwisiki –
✨ Perfect for all skin types
🌟 Fades dark spots & evens skin tone
💧 Hydrating & pore-refining
Powered by azelaic acid, niacinamide, & hyaluronic acid
👍 Gentle, effective, and easy to use
shell –
I just recently bought this product and have very high hopes due to the active ingredients it contains. Ive used other products with ingredients like kojic acid and niacinamide and have had good results, which made me interested in buying this product. The smell is a bit pungent but it probably means its working. You’ll get used to it. I see many reviews talking about the price and container size but this is common with many skincare products especially if they’re high strength. You dont want to use too much especially if your skin is sensitive. In addition to that, all products have a shelf life and you don’t want so much of a product that you cant use it all by its expiration date, so if you ask me, the amount you get and the price you pay is worth its quality and value. From just a few uses I can notice smoother skin, glow, and better hydration. Haven’t used it long enough to speak on improvements of dark spots though.