Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone

A calm starting point when dryness or sensitivity makes it more important to protect comfort than to add another active cleansing step.

Consider this when your skin feels settled and you prefer a light foam that rinses clean without making the routine treatment-heavy.

A useful starting antioxidant when skin feels dry or sensitive and you prefer a more cushioning oil-based texture beneath sunscreen.

Selected when cumulative sun exposure or an uneven-looking tone is the main priority and you want an almost weightless layer beneath SPF.

A stronger antioxidant starting point for skin already comfortable with active products. Introduce it separately rather than changing several pigment-focused steps together.

A simpler targeted option when you want a light cream and your skin is easily unsettled. Start at one consistent time of day and build only if comfortable.

Chosen when the uneven colour followed spots or breakouts. It is a targeted mark-correcting step, not a substitute for controlling ongoing inflammatory blemishes.

Considered for broader or recurring patches when skin is settled and active products are already tolerated. Introduce gradually and use the consultation route if the pattern is uncertain.

A pigment-focused sunscreen when visible light protection and tint are useful. Check the tint on your own skin tone before relying on it as your everyday option.

A balanced option when a lightweight finish is what will help you apply enough sunscreen consistently.

Selected when dry-feeling skin benefits from combining moisturising comfort and daily UV protection in one final morning step.

An alternative for oilier skin that dislikes dewy sunscreen finishes. Daily protection only works when the texture is one you will reapply.

A sensible rinse-off choice when the treatment steps need to do the work and cleansing should simply remove sunscreen without leaving skin tight.

An alternative for settled skin that prefers foam and remains comfortable after rinsing.

A conservative targeted starting point when sensitivity or uncertainty makes a simpler non-retinoid option more appropriate.

Selected when post-blemish marks are the main issue. Begin once daily and judge tolerance before considering more frequent use.

Chosen for settled skin and broader or recurring patches. Evening use can be the simpler starting point when daytime sun exposure is significant.

A measured alternative when adding a retinoid would create more irritation risk than value. It is supportive rather than a primary treatment for established pigmentation.

A flexible-strength evening option when the basic routine is settled and you want retinoid support for cell turnover and uneven tone. Start slowly.

Reserved for experienced, settled skin that already tolerates active evening products. It shouldn’t be introduced alongside several other new actives.

A useful middle-weight moisturiser when comfort and consistency matter more than adding another pigment-focused active.

For oilier skin that wants hydration without a rich cream finish, especially while introducing a targeted product gradually.

A more cushioning choice when dryness or tightness is likely to limit how consistently you can use the rest of the routine.