How does this serum help with dark spots?

The LUMEN Correcting Serum promotes the reduction of dark spots with ingredients like Mandelic Acid and Azelaic Acid that inhibit melanin synthesis. Melanin synthesis is responsible for causing dark spots, while licorice root extract assists in lightening these spots.

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LUMEN LITE Corrective Serum

Q: Can this serum be used for darker skin tones?

Yes, this serum can be used for all skin tones. It helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and achieve an even brighter skin tone.

Q: What can I expect after using a dark spot-correcting serum?

A dark spot-correcting serum is designed to lighten dark spots and brighten your skin tone. When using this product, we recommend avoiding direct sunlight and protecting your face with broad-spectrum sunscreen, like our DAILY HABIT SPF 30.

Q: Can the Lumen Corrective Serum help with fine lines?

Yes, in addition to correcting dark spots, many of the ingredients promote overall skin health and may help to smooth fine lines over time. If you want more age-management skincare solutions, check out our retinoid cream, The Fix, and our Hero Peptide Moisturizer with Copper Tripeptide 1.

Q: How does this serum affect skin cells?

This serum stimulates the removal of dead skin cells, inhibits excess melanin production, and has antimicrobial and antifungal benefits. It also strengthens the skin barrier, promoting healthier and brighter skin.

1 fl. oz. / 30 ml

$58.00

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For All Skin Concerns

This exfoliating serum helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and quickly fades the appearance of stubborn dark spots. Its unique molecular structure supports healthy-looking skin while addressing concerns like fine lines, sun damage, discoloration, and blemish-prone skin to help achieve a bright and luxurious complexion.

5% Mandelic Acid. This light-duty exfoliating serum is a great place to start in your skin-care routine to bring back your natural glow.

How to Use

Morning use. Morning use. Apply three to four drops to your fingertips and massage well onto clean skin every other day for the first two weeks. On week three, if your skin is well hydrated, you may increase usage to once every day. If dryness or peeling occurs, stop usage for several days to give your skin a break. Once your skin is rehydrated, resume with fewer applications per week.

To avoid an increase in pigmentation and inflammation while using this pigment correcting serum, you must wear sunscreen and stay out of direct sunlight. Perform a small test near your jawline 24-hours before applying it to your entire face. If you experience irritation or an allergic reaction, stop usage and contact your physician. If you have trouble swallowing, or breathing, or if your lips and eyes become swollen, contact emergency services.

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What's Inside

5% Mandelic Acid

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, melanin inhibitor, anti-fungal

Azelaic Acid

Anti-redness, antimicrobial, melanin inhibitor, anti-fungal

Lactic Acid

Improves the skin’s natural moisture factor, gentle exfoliant

Full Ingredient List

Water, 5% Mandelic Acid, Ethyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (Licorice), Calendula Officinalis (Marigold), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

Paraben Free
SLS Free
No Animal Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

How does LUMEN Corrective Serum help with dark spots?

LUMEN Correcting Serum is made with mandelic acid and azelaic acid, which inhibit melanin synthesis, reducing the occurrence of dark spots. Furthermore, licorice root extract assists in lightening these spots.

Can this serum be used for darker skin tones?

Yes, LUMEN can be used for all skin tones. It helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and achieve an even brighter skin tone.

What can I expect after using a dark spot-correcting serum?

You can expect your dark spots to get lighter and your skin tone to get brighter. When using LUMEN, we recommend avoiding direct sunlight and protecting your face with a broad-spectrum sunscreen like our DAILY HABIT SPF 30.

Can LUMEN Corrective Serum help with fine lines?

Yes! In addition to correcting dark spots, it promotes overall skin health and can help to smooth fine lines over time. If you want more age-management skincare solutions, check out THE FIX Retinoid Cream and HERO Peptide Moisturizer.

How does this serum affect skin cells?

LUMEN stimulates the removal of dead skin cells, inhibits excess melanin production and has antimicrobial and antifungal benefits. It also strengthens the skin barrier, promoting healthier and brighter skin

Skincare Advice from the Founder

Twenty years of seeing real faces with real concerns taught our founder, Shannon Carter-Gascon, what actually works. Here, Shannon breaks down everything you need to know about LUMEN LITE Corrective Serum—what each formula does, who it's made for, and how to get real results. Because the best advice comes from someone who knows exactly where you are in your skincare journey.