The Ordinary Hyperpigmentation Serum

The product description identifies niacinamide as a key ingredient for uneven tone and dark marks. The Ordinary sells several brightening products, so check the bottle name and ingredient list because a niacinamide serum is not the same formula as an alpha arbutin or vitamin C product.

Niacinamide can support a more even-looking tone and is commonly used for post-acne discoloration. It will not remove an active acne lesion or guarantee that established pigmentation disappears, so consistent sunscreen use remains important.

Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin according to the product label, then use moisturizer and daytime sunscreen. Introduce one new active at a time and stop if persistent burning, swelling, or a strong rash develops.

Niacinamide is commonly paired with basic moisturizers and sunscreen, but combining several strong exfoliants or retinoids can increase irritation. If the routine already contains acids, retinoids, or prescription treatment, add the serum cautiously rather than layering everything at once.