Brightening Serum

Name: Brightening Serum
Brand: Barefaced
SKU: BF-003-BS
Price: 128.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$128

Sizes: 1 fl oz / 30 mL

Dark Spot Corrector

Brightens and evens skin tone

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Tired of stubborn dark spots and post-breakout marks interfering with clear, even skin? This targeted formula uses clinically proven ingredients with natural skin brighteners to fade discoloration, revealing a smoother, more radiant complexion over time.

Works best when used with the Core 4 routine—Toning Pads, Liquid Gold, RetinAL Skin Therapy & SPF.

Reduces the appearance of stubborn dark spots (post-acne, melasma, sun spots)
Formulated with kojic acid, arbutin, licorice root and bearberry that are clinically proven to brighten and minimize skin discoloration
Packed with skin protecting antioxidants
This targeted treatment gets best results when used with SPF, vitamin C, and retinoid daily

Kojic Acid: Minimizes dark spots
Alpha-Arbutin: Evens complexion
Azelaic Acid: Fights breakouts & boosts radiance
Bearberry Leaf Extract: Lightens dark spots
Licorice Root Extract: Brightens & soothes
Sodium Hyaluronate: Deeply hydrates

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Targets:

Dark Spots

Uneven Skin Tone

Dull Skin

Before & After

Smoother & Clearer Skin. More Confident You.

Jeanette

"Started seeing results in the first couple weeks and now after a full year of using this product I have brand new skin! My biggest insecurity is gone and I can feel confident in myself again."

Kathryn

"I couldn’t find anything to help treat the hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and rough texture left behind from the acne scars until I discovered this absolute gem!"

Amy

"These before and after photos are from 6 months apart and without using any other products! So thankful to have found this brand!"

Abbi W.

"I have been using these products for almost a year. I have been waiting for my face to break out again like it has done the last several winters... it hasn't happened. My skin is clearer and healthier than ever. I don't have severe itching and pain from brutal adult acne. Thank you Barefaced."

Clinically–Proven Ingredients You’ll Love

Kojic Acid

Arbutin

Azelaic Acid

Bearberry

Licorce Root

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

All ingredient percentages are considered pregnancy/nursing safe by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, however, we always recommend consulting with your OB prior to usage.

Free from Unwanted Ingredients

No parabens No fragrance No phthalates No sulfates No artificial dyes No mineral oil No formaldehyde donors

Results-Driven • Developed by a Nurse Practitioner • Results-Driven • Developed by a Nurse Practitioner • Results-Driven • Developed by a Nurse Practitioner

Using Brightening Serum

Apply 1-3 pumps to your face, neck and chest morning and evening after a vitamin C serum like Liquid Gold.

How to Get Started

Begin using once a day, every other day for ~2 weeks. Increase frequency to daily then twice a day as tolerated.

Frequently Asked Questions

We can help with that! To get started, we recommend taking our skin quiz, which you can find here. The skin care quiz will guide you to the best products for your skin type.

Barefaced, and all of the other lines we carry, are considered “medical-grade” skincare (although that’s not a regulated term). Our products are formulated to be results-driven, and they’re developed by medical professionals, master formulators and expert chemists to induce change in the skin at the cellular level.

Yes, all of the products we stock are cruelty-free.