Brown spots

Brown spots

PIGMENTATION

If you have facial pigmentation, you may want to minimise its appearance so that it is less noticeable. Paula's Choice has special skincare products that allow you to fade pigmentation and make your skin tone more even. To prevent facial pigmentation, it's best to use a day cream with SPF. Discover more

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  • NEW
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    5% vitamin C supercharges UV protection, minimises discolouration and prevents future dark spots

    Clinically proven to hydrate & brighten skin

    UV filter blend SPF 50 defends against sun damage

    Protect, brighten & hydrate skin in one multi-active step.

    Vitamin C, Acetyl zingerone , Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract 
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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  • -18%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Blackheads, Brown spots

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Fast-absorbing liquid formula

    Protects from sun damage

    The BHA Liquid Exfoliant removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads while SPF 50 protects your glow.

    Salicylic Acid/BHA, Antioxidants, Green Tea Extract
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Fades brown spots

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    A powerful treatment with 1% retinol that firms skin, fades brown spots and smooths wrinkles.

    Vitamin C, Peptides, Retinol (Vitamin A)
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Smooths skin's surface

    Fades brown spots

    A highly concentrated niacinamide treatment that effectively tightens and minimises the look of sagging pores and rough bumps caused by age or sun damage.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Acetyl glucosamine
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Sensitive skin

    Mattifies shiny skin

    Protects from sun damage

    Fights signs of ageing

    Lightly tinted moisturising lotion protects skin from sun and absorbs excess oil.

    Antioxidants, Resveratrol, Zinc Oxide
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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  • NEW
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Targets sun damage & improves uneven tone and discolouration

    Boosts radiance & visibly brightens

    Visibly firms & improves elasticity

    This advanced serum features highly stable 25% vitamin C and visibly improves uneven tone, radiance, elasticity & firmness without irritation.

    Vitamin C, Glutathione, Ergothioneine
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Very dry skin

    Protects from sun damage

    Promotes radiant-looking skin

    Hydrates dry skin

    Protects skin from the sun and improves skin tone.

    Avobenzone, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Shea Butter
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Smooths skin's surface

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Fades brown spots

    Concentrated 10% niacinamide visibly minimises pore size and improve skin’s texture.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Acetyl glucosamine
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Rosacea-prone skin

    Suitable for rosacea-prone skin

    Repairs sun damage

    Visibly reduces fine lines

    A serum formulated with vitamin C and 0.1% retinol to address multiple signs of ageing.

    Oat Extract, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Fades brown spots

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    A powerful blend of retinol and bakuchiol tackles fine lines and wrinkles, restores firmness and evens out skin tone.

    Retinol (Vitamin A), Bakuchiol, Peptides
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • NEW
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Minimises discolouration

    Visibly firms

    An advanced, potent anti-ageing serum for total repair in one triple active step. Clinically proven to visibly improve lines, discolouration and firmness within one week with continued results over time.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Retinoid (0.3% Retinyl Propionate), Hexylresorcinol (0.4%)
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Promotes radiant-looking skin

    Strengthens skin's natural barrier

    Leaves skin soft and hydrated

    All-day hydration meets the anti-ageing benefits of 5% vitamin C for firmer, more radiant skin in one multi-active step.

    Vitamin C, Hexapeptide-5, Barrier Repair Lipid Blend
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Sensitive skin

    Leaves skin soft and hydrated

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Suitable for sensitive skin

    Antioxidant serum with vitamin C works to firm, brighten and improve uneven skin tone.

    Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Brightens skin

    Visibly reduces fine lines

    Targets the root causes of dark circles & puffiness

    Target discolouration, dull-looking skin and loss of firmness with this concentrated vitamin C eye cream.

    Vitamin C, Peptides, Zerumbone
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Enlarged pores, Dull skin

    For a radiant, healthy glow

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    A gentle rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin. The multi-acid blend is suitable for weekly use and visibly smooths wrinkles, refines rough, bumpy texture, brightens tone & unclogs pores.

    AHA Blend, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Butterfly Pea Flower Extract
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Dull skin

    Helps skin act younger

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Rich eye cream with 0.01% retinol, visibly reduces fine lines and restores radiance to the eye area.

    Ceramides, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots

    Minimises discolouration

    Fades brown spots

    Evens out patchy skin tone

    A specialised blend of key ingredients promotes an even skin tone and fades the look of stubborn, diffuse discolourations and spots.

    Bakuchiol, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
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  • -20%
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Dull skin

    Shields the skin from damaging UVA & UVB rays

    Prevents premature signs of ageing

    Hydrates and leaves a dewy, healthy glow

    An innovative blend of five UV filters for ultimate shielding against damaging UVA & UVB rays to prevent wrinkles, loss of firmness and discolouration – all with zero white cast.

    UV Filter Blend, Emollients, Antioxidants
    20% off
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Hydrates skin

    Promotes radiant-looking skin

    Fades brown spots

    Brightening and hydrating. Combats dark spots and promotes radiant-looking skin.

    Arbutin, Bearberry Extract, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Very dry skin

    Fights signs of ageing

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Hydrating exfoliant corrects uneven skin tone and minimises fine lines and wrinkles.

    Ceramides, Glycolic acid/AHA, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Smooths skin's surface

    Ultra-light gel exfoliant fades brown spots and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.

    Glycolic acid/AHA, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium PCA
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Smooths skin's surface

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Reduces signs of ageing

    This powerful exfoliant reveals more radiant, younger-looking skin after one use.

    Glycolic acid/AHA, Peptides, Allantoin
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Enlarged pores

    Repairs sun damage

    Helps skin act younger

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Concentrated 1% retinol effectively improves the appearance of wrinkles and skin tone.

    Retinol (Vitamin A), Licorice root extract, Oat Extract
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Keratosis Pilaris, Brown spots, Very dry skin

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    For a natural looking result

    Fights signs of ageing

    Gently but effectively sheds built-up dead skin cells to reveal smoother, radiant skin.

    Shea Butter, Green Tea Extract, Glycolic acid/AHA
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots

    Helps skin act younger

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Nourishes very dry skin

    A hydrating lotion formulated with 0.1% retinol to firm skin and even out skin tone.

    Shea Butter, Evening primrose oil, Retinol (Vitamin A)
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -20%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Blackheads

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Balances skin

    This set tackles multiple signs of ageing and keeps skin breakout-free.

    Licorice root extract, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA
    20% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Evens skin tone and addresses discolouration

    Restores barrier for youthful skin

    Hydrates skin

    An active body serum that tackles patchy tone and rough texture, leaving the skin smooth and soft.

    D-panthenol (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Prickly pear extract
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Very dry skin

    Repairs sun damage

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Hydrating, creamy lotion removes built-up dead skin cells and brightens skin.

    Glycolic acid/AHA, Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Brown spots, Dull skin, Fine lines and wrinkles

    Visibly reduces fine lines

    Reverses a compromised skin barrier

    Renews skin below the surface for healthier cell turnover

    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Blackheads, Enlarged pores

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Unclogs and visibly refines pores

    Fights breakouts and blackheads

    This powerful duo unclogs pores and reduces blackheads and breakouts, for smoother, clearer-looking skin.

    Niacinamide/Vitamin B3, Salicylic Acid/BHA, Licorice root extract
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Removes built-up dead skin cells

    Reduces signs of ageing

    This powerful exfoliating duo gently removes dead skin cells to reveal brighter, smoother, younger-looking skin.

    Green Tea Extract, Glycolic acid/AHA, Licorice root extract
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Dull skin

    Promotes radiant-looking skin

    Strengthens skin's natural barrier

    Targets the root causes of dark circles & puffiness

    Super boost radiance, firmness and even out skin tone & eye area with this multi-active duo.

    Vitamin C, Peptides, Zerumbone
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Restores moisture balance

    Fights signs of ageing

    Moisturised skin looks radiant.

    Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Ceramides
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Very dry skin

    Helps skin act younger

    For a radiant, healthy glow

    This nourishing duo treats dry and sun-damaged skin on your body, leaving it softer, smoother and more radiant-looking.

    Green Tea Extract, Shea Butter, Glycolic acid/AHA
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    Combination skin, Oily skin
    Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Enlarged pores

    Fights signs of ageing

    Leaves skin soft and hydrated

    Visibly reduces enlarged pores

    Hydrate combination-to-oily skin while fighting visible signs of ageing with this powerful duo.

    Retinol (Vitamin A), Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide/Vitamin B3
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Leaves skin softer and smoother

    Get softer, smoother skin from head to toe with our AHA exfoliant duo for face and body

    Glycolic acid/AHA, Peptides, Shea Butter
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Strengthens skin's natural barrier

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Provides firmer, radiant skin with visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles.

    Ceramides, Vitamin C, Retinol (Vitamin A)
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots, Dull skin

    Fights signs of ageing

    Strengthens skin's natural barrier

    Improves skin tone and texture

    Our most advanced night cream with 5 ceramides, vitamin C and 0.1% retinol to tackle signs of ageing.

    Ceramides, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -20%
    Normal skin, Dry skin
    Anti-Aging, Brown spots

    Protects from sun damage

    Reduces signs of ageing

    Prevents moisture loss

    This set tackles multiple signs of ageing and sun damage, revealing healthier-looking skin.

    Ceramides, Glycolic acid/AHA, Retinol (Vitamin A)
    20% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
  • -15%
    All skin types
    Anti-Aging, Dull skin

    Strengthens skin's natural barrier

    Helps skin act younger

    Softens fine lines and wrinkles

    Fight fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots and dull, dehydrated skin with this advanced anti-ageing power duo.

    Ceramides, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C
    15% set discount
    Travel size product
    Travel size treatment
    Free shipping
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How does pigmentation occur?

Pigmentation is often associated with ageing, but one's age has actually nothing to do with it. Pigmentation occurs in both younger and older people. The related skin discolouration is the result of years of unprotected exposure to sunlight. A different name for pigmentation could also be sunspots.

Removing pigmentation

The complete removal of pigmentation is difficult. However, there's a lot you can do to prevent or reduce pigmentation.

  • For example, use a product with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 every day. This will prevent any (new) spots from forming.
  • Be sure to apply sunscreen to not just your face, but also your hands, neck, arms and decolleté.
  • Use an additional product that contains ingredients that are proven to be effective against skin discolouration. For example, think of ingredients such as niacinamide, arbutin, vitamin C, azelaic acid, acetylglucosamine and liquorice root extract.

Paula's Choice collection for pigmentation

The Paula's Choice collection includes several effective products for preventing pigmentation and fading existing skin discolouration.

  • RESIST DAY CREAM SPF 50 helps repair existing sun damage and counteracts the formation of new pigmentation.
  • The 10% AZELAIC ACID BOOSTER tackles multiple skin problems simultaneously. It fades pigmentation and skin discolourations caused by pimples. Moreover, it prevents the occurrence of new pimples and prevents skin ageing.
  • Thanks to its high concentration of vitamin C, the C25 SUPER BOOSTER helps to fade stubborn brown pigmentation and superficial discolouration caused by sun damage or hormonal changes.

Buy Paula’s Choice products

Does your skin also require a skincare product to fade pigmentation? Why not try a Paula’s Choice Boost product? They are specially suited for this purpose.

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Our philosophy? Smart, Safe Beauty. The products you use should work and be good for your skin, no exceptions. Based on our heritage in consumer advocacy, each of our formulas is effective, safe and backed by cited research. We uncover the truth about skincare and share all of the facts with you along the way - because keeping your skin healthy shouldn't be a mystery.

Our products do what they promise and we want you to experience that for yourself, that's why we offer a 60 day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 60 days for a full refund.

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