About the product

Brighten dark spots & even skin tone with our new clinically advanced Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, a potent brightening serum that treats & prevents dark spots with 5 forms of vitamin C, guava, and tranexamic & ferulic acids for glowing, even-toned skin. 

Unlike any other vitamin C serum, our Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum delivers clinically-effective ingredients in a stable formula. This silky non-sticky gel is quick absorbing and stays a beautiful pink hue (even over time), while delivering a radiant glow.

Made to brighten the radiance of all skin types, this serum’s Vitamin C encapsulation technology treats and prevents dark spots over time and brightens skin without any harsh irritation.

The shelf life for this product once opened, is 12 months.

About Glow Recipe: Glow Recipe creates clean, fruit-forward, clinically-effective skincare for glowing skin. Anchored in Korean skincare philosophies, this sensorial skincare line develops innovative formulas that pair antioxidant-rich fruit with gentle yet powerful actives for real results and your healthiest, glowiest skin yet. Vegan. Cruelty-free. 

    5 Forms of Vitamin C

    Brighten dullness & even skin tone. Includes a stable encapsulated form that delivers optimal potency, while minimizing irritation.

    Guava Seed Oil & Fruit Extract

    Vitamin C-rich antioxidants that protect against free radicals & give skin a soft supple look.

    Tranexamic Acid

    Clinically advanced to gently diminish the look of dark spots & redness over time.

    Ferulic Acid

    A powerful antioxidant that boosts the effects of vitamin C

    Vitamin E

    A moisturizing antioxidant known to also boost the effects of vitamin C

    Free Of:

    Vegan. Cruelty-free. Free of Parabens, Mineral Oil, Silicones, Phthalates, Drying Alcohols, Synthetic Dyes, Essential Oils, & Fragrance.

    *Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum is fragrance-free but has a fresh scent from natural plant extracts. The natural extracts also have moisturizing and antioxidant benefits.

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    Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Psidium Guajava Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol.

    1. Apply one to two pumps onto clean skin and gently pat into skin for optimal absorption.
    2. Apply daily, morning and night, and follow with moisturizer. (Following morning application, apply sunscreen.)
    3. For sensitive skin types, use three to four times per week and gradually increase usage.
    4. For maximum potency, store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

    What are the benefits of using dual-encapsulated vitamin C?

    Dual-encapsulated vitamin C in Guava Serum creates a slower release of the ingredient, meaning less potential irritation! Once the dual-encapsulated vitamin C is absorbed, natural enzymes found in our skin slowly release them one layer at a time.  The slow release minimizes skin irritation and protects the water-soluble vitamin C longer, thus making it more effective. This way your skin isn’t overwhelmed with vitamin C and can use it more effectively. Including multiple different oil and water-soluble layers in this formula means better skin absorption as well!

    Are there any other ingredients to avoid when using this serum?

    Guava Serum is totally safe and gentle to use in a routine with other Glow Recipe products! When it comes to mixing with high percentage retinoids or chemical exfoliants, we recommend patch testing first before using them together. You can always use Guava Serum in your morning skincare routine, and use other actives at night too.

    Can I use it day and night?

    Yes, Guava Serum is safe to use twice a day! If you’re new to vitamin C serums or have sensitive skin, we recommend using it 3-4 times a week and gradually increase the usage. During the day, always remember to wear SPF!

    What skin type is this suitable for?

    Guava Serum is suitable for all skin types looking to target dark spots and hyperpigmentation, even out the skin tone, and get an antioxidant boost! It has been clinically-tested and proven non-comedogenic, and tested to be safe for sensitive skin. Always be sure to do a patch test before using new products all over the face!

    Does it contain fragrance?

    Guava Serum does not contain added fragrance, however there is a natural fresh scent due to the skin-beneficial plant extracts in the formula. It is also 100% free of essential oils!

    At Glow Recipe, we’re committed to glowing responsibly, creating products that are good for your skin and the planet. In partnership with Pact Collective, we aim to give your glow empties a second life! To learn more about our sustainability initiatives click here

    Real Results

    100% agreed this product is gentle enough for everyday use
    96% noticed their skin appears brighter & more radiant
    96% noticed a visible improvement in overall skin tone
    96% agreed their skin looks less dull
    96% noticed their skin texture has significantly improved
    89% noticed a visible reduction in post-acne marks
    90% had an improvement in hyperpigmentation in 4 weeks
    *In an independent consumer use study of 29 subjects during a 4 week period

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    Carbon Neutral

    Recycle your empties with Pact

    Clean Ingredients

    Responsible Sourcing

    100% recyclable & FSC-Certified paper packaging

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