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Advanced Brightening & Dark Spot Repair Serum with 25% Vitamin C + 1% Tranexamic Acid

Advanced Brightening & Dark Spot Repair Serum with 25% Vitamin C + 1% Tranexamic Acid

Saranghae Advanced Brightening & Dark Spot Repair Serum helps brighten and balance your skin tone while reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, acne, or medical procedures. 

Formulated with 25% Vitamin C concentrate + 1% Tranexamic acid, this repair serum inhibits the pigment production process called tyrosinase synthesis and blocks the transfer of pigment turning spots and scars lighter instead of darker.  Powerful yet gentle, it is designed for sensitive skin but works for all skin types.

Unscented | No Parfum

Size: 30 ml | 1.01 fl.oz

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Saranghae Advanced Brightening & Dark Spot Repair Serum helps brighten and balance your skin tone while reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, acne, or medical procedures. 

Formulated with 25% Vitamin C concentrate + 1% Tranexamic acid, this repair serum inhibits the pigment production process called tyrosinase synthesis and blocks the transfer of pigment turning spots and scars lighter instead of darker.  Powerful yet gentle and safe, it is designed for sensitive skin but works for all skin types.

High concentration of 25% vitamin C targets stubborn sun damage and discoloration

Tranexamic acid limits pigmentation process turning spots and scars lighter

Helps visibly lighten dark dark spots, discoloration & hyperpigmentation

Helps smooths & balance skin tone

As effective as hydroquinone yet gentle and safe, even for sensitive skin

Unscented with no parfum added

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Add 3 to 4 drops onto palm of one hand, press hands together and then press onto face and neck.  For optimal results use at night and/or day. For daytime, please follow with sunscreen (SPF50 recommended)

If you're new to concentrated vitamin C or tranexamic acid, we recommend that you start with a night time application first and then gradually use during day time as your skin gets used to the concentrated acids

It is important to cleanse and tone before applying Vitamin C, apply serums and creams after the application of Vitamin C.  Be sure to apply skin care products with clean hands.

It can be safely used with other active ingredients.

Solution is sensitive to UV light, so please store away from direct sunlight and store at room temperature.

L-Ascorbic Acid @ 25% Concentrate (Vitamin C)

L-ascorbic acid or ascrobic acid provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing free radical damage.  It is a proven ingredient that shows visible anti-aging benefits such as improvements in fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and brightens skin's complexion.  It is an excellent treatment for hyperpigmentation, sun spots and acne scarring.

25% is currently highest concentration in the world. 

Tranexamic Acid @ 1%

Tranexamic acid is a chemical derivative of the amino acid Lysine and when applied topically has shown measurable effects in improving hyper-pigmentation.  It inhibits the pigment production process called Tyrosinase synthesis and blocks the transfer of pigments.  When combined with concentrated vitamin C, the skin lightening and brightening effects are magnified.  It is as effective as hydroquinone but completely safe with none of the side effects.  Currently it is the main corrective treatment for Melasma.

Adenosine

Adenosine is a purine nucleoside composed of a molecule of adenine attached to a ribose sugar molecule. You may remember this ingredient as one of the four nucleotides that make up DNA and RNA from your high school biology classes.  Derivatives of adenosine are widely found in nature and play an important role in biochemical processes, including those of the skin. Adenosine is a relatively new ingredient in skincare formulations but has been used widely in medicine to help treat heart conditions and as an adjunct therapy for healing.  While adenosine is naturally present throughout the human body, the adenosine used in cosmetics and personal care products is derived from yeast.  In skincare, Adenosine soothes skin, calms inflammation and helps skin healing. 

Betaine

Betaine is a humectant (hydration-optimizing) that occurs naturally in skin and the body.  It’s known as an osmolyte, an ingredient that helps skin adapt to moisture losses and gains, essentially working to balance skin’s hydration. Betaine is often included with concentrated acids because of its gentle soothing nature which helps offset the inflammatory nature of acids.  Newer research indicates betaine shows promise as a topical ingredient to visibly correct uneven skin tone. 

FULL INGREDIENTS LIST WITH EWG RATING

Ingredient EWG Rating*
Water 1
Ascorbic Acid 2
Propanediol 2
Betaine 1
1-2 Hexanediol 1
Polyglycerin-3 1
Tromethamine 1-3
Tranexamic Acid 1
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether) 1
Ethylhexylglycerin 2
Adenosine 1
Disodium EDTA 2
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract 1
Dextrin 1
Andrea with Myeong Jo Lee, creator of the original Saranghae mushroom cream
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Customer Reviews

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REVIEWS (20)

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Ashley

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I’ve been using this for about 3 months now and am very pleased! I’m on my second bottle. I have had acne-prone skin on and off my entire life. I’ve finally gotten back to a good spot and was afraid to add something new to my regiment. My dermatologist recommended it and said it is safe for acne prone skin. I’m glad I listened and tried it! I’ve received compliments on my skin since using this.

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On my 3rd bottle, the best spot remover that I've used. This was recommended to me by my laser technician.

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Such a nice product. I've used over a dozen brands over the years and Saranghae's new vita c serum is the best, the closest is the skinceuticals one but hands down Saranghae's is better. There's no smell, it's light and absorbs quick and you can see a difference immediately. I've been a Saranghae customer for probably 10 years now and they always come up with very effective and high quality products. Another impressive arrow in the quiver.

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Mary

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The bottle is too small and expensive for the price.

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Sarah

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Just started using this Vit C product. It seems To be making my fave smoother in the 2 weeks I have been using it. It produces a warm sensation right when you put it on and dries quickly! Love ot!

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Peach

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This was recommended to me by my dermatologist. I've been using it for 4 months now and I'm very happy with what it does for my 68 year old skin. Specifically, my dark spots are much lighter than before. thank you.

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Nat

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I have it on subscription now. Such a nice product at nice price. I used to be with Skinceuticals but they cost 4x more than this one and not as good. My skin used to look dead but now it's so alive.

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Teresa

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I was so hesitant to try this vitamin c because I have ultra sensitive skin. I react to almost every product out there. But I've been a customer of Orora collagen products for the past year and have been very happy with it and Karen at Saranghae told me it was great for sensitive skin so I gave it a try. And I'm really glad I did. My skin feels renewed, glowy, plumper. And absolutely no negative reactions, redness or bumps/irritations. So grateful that someone cares about us sensitive skin types, thank you!

Saranghae team reply -

We are so happy you found a skincare routine for your sensitive skin with our customer care rep Karen's help :) We design our Orora products with sensitive skin in mind as we know how hard it is to find products that work will for sensitive skin types.

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This stuff is amazing, it's the best I've ever used. I turned 35 last year and at the start of this year my skin took a turn for the worse. I developed acne rosacea on my cheeks and it was flaky, dry and spotty. I always had oily skin so it was a huge and sudden change. It was depressing and I was at a loss. So thought I'd try this after searching for hyaluronic acid products. The change in my skin was overnight. And it's just got better and better over days and two weeks later I have a much more youthful, clear and vibrant complexion. I have not had the rosacea since either. I'd recommend it to everyone!

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Thank you Patricia for the review! Wonderful to hear that Vitamin C works so well for your skin and that you haven't experience rosacea since :)

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I love this pure vitamin C because I have dark spots on both of my cheeks and I was using Clinique and Olay before Saranghae came out with this vitamin C. I am so happy this pure vitamin C is here.

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Cindy, we are so excited you found a new Vitamin C product that works well with your skin!

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The BEST!

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Thank you Chen! We couldn't agree more :)

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I'm black, and I had no idea vitamin C would be this good for my complexion. Usually I keep to skincare made specifically for black women, but this vitamin C is probably the best skincare product I've ever used. Now I need to try the other goodies from this brand!

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So happy to hear that our BE.SEEN vitamin C works on your skin! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on our other products :)

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no smell at all, I can't stand strong smells. Goes on really nice. It does sting a bit at first but you get used to it after a few days. I have sensitive skin and i thought i'd have issues with it but none at all and I've been using it everyday for about 3 weeks now. Great product overall, just signed up for the subscription for 20% off.

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awww we are overjoyed to hear that you have set up a subscription for the BE SEEN Vitamin C! The subscription is the best price for our products. We love hearing that the product works well for your sensitive skin type and seeing a difference!

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I bought this for my wife and she's absolutely obsessed with it. She caught me using it the other day and got upset. I guess i'll buy two the next time :)

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Yes!! You will need to get 2 next orders :) We are so happy to hear that you and your wife both love the BE SEEN Vitamin C!

Patty

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So far so good! It's only been about 7 days and I can tell a difference already. Pores look smaller and my skin looks brighter. It's less "dull" then before. Excited to see what happens after a month!

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We are excited for you as well Patty! Can't wait to hear how your skin is after a month's use. Wonderful results after 7 days!!

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I absolutely love this vitamin C product. I see a major difference in my skin tone and my skin looks brighter and more alive. I've tried other brands and I'm not a fan of that smell that comes with it but Saranghae's vitamin C doesn't smell at all. I'll be repurchasing this product over and over again :)

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jeannie

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Really nice product, it's probably the best vitamin C for my sensitive skin. Anyone with sensitivity to vitamin c will have no issues with this one.

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Bella

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Really nice formula. I've only been testing it for a few weeks and I can already see the difference in tone and pore size. My skin just looks so much brighter. Another great product from Saranghae!

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Kathy

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I haven’t used it long enough to write a fair review.

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Bianca

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The Vitamin C works great and no complaints. The bottle on the other hand is odd, the cap doesn't seem to go on straight and the dropper is hard to control. Saranghae is usually top notch with their packaging but missed out on this one.

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thank you for your feedback on the packaging. we will take this into consideration on our next bottle design!