The Ordinary Targets Pigmentation & Uneven Tone

Shop The Ordinary for Pigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone

Choosing The Ordinary for pigmentation comes down to matching the active to your skin. This range brings together The Ordinary products aimed at dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, from marks left behind by blemishes to patchy tone after time in the sun. Most formulas are built around a single ingredient, so you can add one step at a time and see how your skin responds. Adore Beauty is an official stockist of The Ordinary.

The Ordinary Actives for Dark Spots and Uneven Tone

Different actives suit different concerns, so it helps to know what you are choosing between. The Ordinary Vitamin C formulas are a common starting point, as vitamin C is an antioxidant often used to help brighten the look of dull or uneven skin. The Ordinary Exfoliants use acids that lift dead cells from the surface, which can make the look of marks softer over time. The Ordinary Retinol is another option, though it can irritate, so introduce it slowly and only a few nights a week. If your main concern is a flat, tired complexion rather than distinct marks, The Ordinary Targets Dullness may be a closer match.

How to Build a Routine for Pigmentation

Start with one active and give it several weeks before you add another. Pigmentation changes slowly, and layering a few strong products at once is a quick way to irritate your skin and set you back. Patch test anything new, and keep exfoliating acids and retinol on separate nights. Many people use vitamin C in the morning and an exfoliant or retinol at night. To compare other types of treatment, browse all pigmentation serums or the wider pigmentation correction range.

Daily Sun Protection and When to Get Advice

Sun exposure can make existing pigmentation look darker, so a daily facial sunscreen is worth pairing with any routine aimed at uneven tone. Results are gradual and differ from person to person. If a mark is new, is changing in size, shape or colour, or you are not sure what is causing it, see a GP or dermatologist before treating it yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Ordinary Targets Pigmentation & Uneven Tone