Putting this serum on before sunscreen is literally wasting money. The niacinamide needs time to work — slap it on, wait 90 seconds, then SPF.
Vitamin C in the AM is a cult, but this isn’t vitamin C. It’s a different game. Morning works *if* you give it a proper window. Most people don’t.
Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum. ~$22. I bought it because influencers swore it faded their post-acne marks. I was skeptical — most “brightening” stuff is just sparkly water.
5% Niacinamide
Tightens pores without the purge. No redness, no peeling.
Squalane base
Absorbs in 8 seconds flat. Not sticky. Not greasy. Magic.
Glutathione + Sea Buckthorn
The glow duo — one brightens, one soothes. No irritation.
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Niacinamide is the workhorse — controls oil, fades marks, strengthens barrier. The sneaky hero? Glutathione. It’s the ingredient that makes your skin look lit from within, not just lighter.
- Niacinamide 5%: Fades dark spots without stripping your barrier
- Glutathione: Antioxidant that tackles pigmentation at the source
- Squalane: Zero-pore-clogging hydration that won’t break you out
- Sea Buckthorn Oil: Brightens + calms redness in one go
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Watery gel. Drops out of the dropper like thin honey. Spreads across your whole face in 2 seconds — no tugging, no pilling.
Week 2 my left cheek broke out. I almost tossed it. Week 3? Clearer than before I started. Your skin might purge a little — push through.
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Old acne marks faded about 40% in 4 weeks. New ones? Way less angry. But if you have deep PIH from picking — this isn’t a miracle. It’s a slow, steady brightener.
Use it at night for best results — let the niacinamide work while you sleep. Morning is fine if you’re patient and wait before sunscreen. But night is where this serum earns its keep.