The Brightening Routine is a four-step regimen for the look of even tone on face and body — kojic acid and turmeric at the cleanse, 10% niacinamide and stable vitamin C in the serums, lightweight hydration to finish. The four together, bought separately: $180. Free shipping on every order. 30-day full-refund guarantee. What's included. The Brightening Bar with kojic acid and turmeric is the cleanse step, for face and body. The Clarity Serum with 10% niacinamide is one of the most-studied ingredients for the look of even tone. The Glow Serum with vitamins B3, C, and E is the daytime antioxidant layer with a stable vitamin C derivative. The Dew Cream with niacinamide and allantoin is the seal that sits cleanly under sunscreen. Who it's for. This routine suits people with hyperpigmentation, dark spots, or uneven tone, who want layered brightening from niacinamide and vitamin C, who prefer gradual, barrier-safe brightening over harsh acids, or who layer antioxidants under daily SPF. It's not the right fit if you want overnight or dramatic lightening, are very sensitive to niacinamide or vitamin C, or need a dedicated acne-clearing routine — for that, see the Clarity Routine. Why it works. The look of uneven tone builds gradually and responds best to support at more than one step. This routine brings four together — cleanse, two active layers, and a sealing moisturizer — with daily SPF as the non-negotiable companion. The Brightening Bar pairs kojic acid and turmeric in a daily bar for face and body. The Clarity Serum brings 10% niacinamide (Bissett 2004). The Glow Serum adds stable vitamin C and antioxidant coverage for daytime. The Dew Cream seals it for a smooth finish under sunscreen. SPF protects the rest: every morning, because UV undoes the look of progress from every other step. How to use it. Step 1, cleanse with the Brightening Bar, face or body, AM and PM. Step 2, apply the Clarity Serum after cleansing, AM and PM. Step 3, apply the Glow Serum in the morning after Clarity, then broad-spectrum SPF. Step 4, apply the Dew Cream last, AM and PM. Evaluate at 8 weeks. What to expect. Day one, a clean, fresh base primed for the serums. Weeks four to six, tone starts to even as niacinamide and vitamin C reduce the look of uneven patches. Weeks eight to twelve, a visibly brighter look — the look of dark spots softens and tone looks more uniform. The full ingredient lists. Brightening Bar: Sorbitol, Organic Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Kosher Glycerin, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Sustainable Palm Oil, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Organic Turmeric Powder, Kojic Acid. Clarity Serum: Aqua, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide. Glow Serum: Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Propanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Citrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid. Dew Cream: Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Bisabolol, Fructooligosaccharides, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Totarol. "Everything I use to even my tone, bundled. The brightness builds slowly, then one day you notice." — Kris Made in USA | Brightening Bar 3.5 oz + Clarity Serum 1 fl oz + Glow Serum 1 fl oz + Dew Cream 1.7 fl oz
