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Goodbye, dark spots.
Byrdie / David Hattan
Being diligent about sun protection goes hand in hand with the right product and a little patience.
He also lauds it for containing HEPES, a synthetically derived acid.
And lets not forget to mention it costs less than $15 which we always appreciate from The Ordinary.
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Instead,Murad’s dark spot correctorrelies on a brightening peptide, vitamin C, and a niacinamide complex.
Bonus points for the inclusion of light-reflecting pearls, which instantly make skin look brighter.
And true to the brands sensitive skin-friendly vibes, its generally super gentle and fragrance-free.
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Here, it helps stimulate skin cell turnover, which results in fewerclogged poresand brighter, smoother skin.
It can also be used to calm redness and inflammation in the skin while smoothing bumpy patches.
During testing, we saw results quickly and loved that it didn’t irritate our skin.
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However, be careful not to use too many different products at once, cautions Dr. Hibler.
Implementing too many new products too quickly can lead to two problems.
Secondly, combining multiple active ingredients too quickly can lead to over-exfoliation and irritation, he says.
Catherine Huftonis a London-based lifestyle journalist and has been a contributing writer and editor for Byrdie since 2022.
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