Turmeric Serum for Dark Spots

AMVital Turmeric Vitamin C Serum is a lightweight daily face serum made to support brighter-looking, smoother-looking, more even-looking skin. The turmeric and vitamin C formula helps refresh the look of dull skin while supporting hydration and a healthy-looking glow. It is the treatment step — the one that sits closest to the skin, under everything else in your routine.

• Lightweight daily turmeric and vitamin C face serum
• Made for dull-looking skin, uneven-looking tone, dark spots, and post-blemish marks
• Helps skin feel hydrated, smooth, and refreshed
• Fast-absorbing — layers under moisturizer, face oil, and daytime SPF
• No hydroquinone, no steroids, no harsh bleaching agents
• Gentle enough for sensitive skin — patch test first

Why the serum step is where tone work happens

Cleansers rinse off. Moisturizers sit on top. The serum is the step that stays on the skin in the highest concentration and has the most time to work, which is why routines built around the look of dark spots and uneven tone are usually built around a serum. A lightweight texture matters more than it sounds: a serum that absorbs cleanly can be worn every day under sunscreen without pilling or feeling heavy, and a routine you can actually repeat daily is what produces a visible difference over weeks. The most common reason a brightening routine fails is not the ingredient list — it is a texture nobody wants to wear in the morning.

Turmeric and vitamin C, working the same job

Turmeric (curcumin) is the ingredient AMVital is built around, and vitamin C is the one most associated with brightness. In a leave-on serum the two support the same outcome — helping skin look clearer, brighter, and more even over time — while the lightweight hydrating base keeps the skin comfortable enough to keep using them. Consistency is the active ingredient here: a serum used four mornings a week for two months does far more for the look of tone than a stronger product used twice and abandoned.

Which skin types it suits

Dull-looking or uneven-looking skin — the core use case, and the one the formula is built for.

Melanin-rich skin — no hydroquinone, no steroids, no bleaching agents. Brightening here means the look of a more even, more reflective complexion, not lightening your skin.

Sensitive skin — gentle enough for sensitive skin, but vitamin C is still an active. Start every other day, patch test on the inner forearm for 24–48 hours, and build up only as tolerated.

Oily and combination skin — light enough to wear under SPF without adding shine.

Dry skin — layer it under the Turmeric Face Cream or press Turmeric Face Oil over the top.

How to use

Apply 2–3 drops to clean, dry skin after cleansing. Pat gently into the face and neck, then follow with moisturizer. Use morning, evening, or both. Avoid the eye area, lips, broken skin, and freshly shaved skin.

If you are new to vitamin C or have sensitive skin, start once daily or every other day and increase only as tolerated. Always finish a daytime routine with sunscreen — UV exposure is the single biggest reason the look of dark spots returns, and daily SPF protects the progress every other step is working toward.

How it fits your routine

Cleanse with the Turmeric Gel Cleanser or the Turmeric Soap Bar for Face & Body, rebalance with Turmeric Toner, then apply this serum. Seal it in with Turmeric Face Cream, and add Turmeric Face Oil at night if skin feels dry. For a more targeted approach to stubborn discoloration, the Advanced Turmeric Tone-Correcting Serum is the stronger option in the same step. Want the whole routine in one purchase? See the Daily Glow Routine Bundle.

Good to know

Will it stain? No — it absorbs clear and will not tint skin, pillowcases, or towels.

How long until I see a difference? Skin usually feels smoother and more hydrated within the first week. Changes in the look of tone and dark spots are gradual and depend on your full routine, sun protection, and consistency. Results vary from person to person.

Can I use it with other actives? Yes, but do not layer several strong actives on the same evening. If you are using a retinol or an exfoliant, alternate nights rather than stacking them.

Storage: keep the bottle closed and out of direct sunlight.

Clean formula: no hydroquinone, no parabens, no harsh bleaching agents, no steroids. Cruelty-free.

For a simple starter routine, see our beginner turmeric routine. For safe frequency and layering tips, visit the safe use and layering playbook. For product order and routine steps, see how to use AMVital products.

Ideal if you're targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation — a visibly brightening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

An advanced serum for dark spots and uneven skin tone, built around niacinamide and tranexamic acid. AMVital Advanced Turmeric Tone-Correcting Serum is a lightweight daily face and neck serum made to support a brighter-looking, more even-looking complexion — our most concentrated tone-correcting formula.

• Advanced turmeric serum — A lightweight tone-correcting serum for face and neck, made for dull-looking skin, dark spots, and uneven-looking tone.
• Helps improve the look of dark spots — Supports a more even-looking complexion and helps reduce the appearance of post-acne marks.
• Brightening ingredient blend — Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, tetrahydrocurcumin, bakuchiol, and licorice root extract.
• Hydrating, fast-absorbing formula — Squalane, panthenol, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate help skin feel soft and refreshed.
• Easy daily routine step — 1–2 pumps morning and evening on clean, dry skin. Follow with moisturizer; use sunscreen during the day.

What's inside, and why

This is an ingredient-led formula rather than a single-hero serum. Each active is included for a specific role in the look of uneven tone:

• Niacinamide — a well-studied, widely tolerated ingredient associated with the look of a more even, refined complexion.
• Tranexamic acid — a favorite for stubborn discoloration and melasma-prone areas, valued for how gentle it is compared with older brightening actives.
• Tetrahydrocurcumin — a refined, colorless form of turmeric's curcumin. It brings turmeric's benefits to the formula without the yellow tint, so this serum will not stain skin or pillowcases.
• Bakuchiol — a plant-derived alternative often chosen by people who find retinol too harsh.
• Licorice root extract — a traditional botanical used in brightening formulas.
• Squalane, panthenol, glycerin, and sodium hyaluronate — lightweight hydration so the actives sit on comfortable, well-supported skin.

Who it's made for

• Dark spots and post-acne marks — the marks that linger long after a breakout has cleared.
• Melasma-prone and hormonal discoloration — tranexamic acid is a common choice for these patterns.
• Melanin-rich skin — no hydroquinone, no harsh bleaching agents, no steroids.
• Sensitive skin — no retinol, no artificial fragrance load. Gentle enough for sensitive skin; patch test first.
• Anyone stepping up from a basic routine — this is the treatment step, not a starter product.

How to use

Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, dry skin. Gently massage over face and neck until absorbed. Use morning and evening. Follow with moisturizer. For daytime use, finish with sunscreen — daily SPF matters more than any single active when you are working on the look of dark spots, since UV exposure undoes progress.

How it fits your routine

Cleanse with the Turmeric Gel Cleanser or the Turmeric Soap Bar, rebalance with Turmeric Toner, apply this serum, then seal with Turmeric Cream. Want the whole routine in one purchase? The Advanced Even-Tone Routine bundles this serum with its supporting steps.

Good to know

• Will it stain? No. Tetrahydrocurcumin is colorless — no yellow tint on skin, towels, or pillowcases.
• How long until I see a difference? Skin often looks more hydrated and refreshed within the first couple of weeks. Changes in the look of dark spots and post-acne marks are gradual and take consistent use — give it a full routine cycle and keep going.
• Can I layer it with other actives? Yes, but introduce one new active at a time. If you already use strong exfoliating acids or retinoids, alternate evenings at first.
• Available in 1, 2, and 3-bottle options — the multi-bottle sizes cover a longer, uninterrupted routine, which is what this kind of formula rewards.
• Clean formula: no hydroquinone, no parabens, no harsh bleaching agents, no steroids, cruelty-free.

For product order and routine steps, visit how to use AMVital products. For safe frequency and layering tips, see the safe use and layering playbook.

Ideal if you're targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation — a tone-evening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

A 4-step turmeric routine made for melanin-rich skin. The Melanin-Safe Brightening Core pairs our Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap, Turmeric Toner, Turmeric Vitamin C Serum, and Turmeric Face Cream — a complete daily routine for a more even, radiant-looking complexion, with no bleaching agents anywhere in it.

What's included

• Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap (3-pack) — the daily rinse-off cleansing step
• Turmeric Toner — refreshes and preps skin after cleansing
• Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — the daily treatment step
• Turmeric Face Cream — the moisturizer that seals it in

Why this routine

• Formulated for melanin-rich skin: supports the look of a brighter, more even complexion with no bleaching agents, no hydroquinone, no mercury, and no steroids
• Complete, not partial: all four steps in one purchase — no guessing what goes where
• Built for consistency: simple enough to actually repeat every day, which is the part that matters
• Ingredient-led: turmeric, kojic acid, and vitamin C — three long-established choices in tone-evening skincare

Made for skin showing

• The look of dark spots and post-blemish marks
• Uneven-looking skin tone and areas of discoloration
• Dull, tired-looking skin
• Melanin-rich skin that reacts badly to harsher brightening products

Your daily routine

Morning

1. Cleanse: lather the soap on damp skin for 30–60 seconds, rinse well
2. Prep: apply toner with a cotton pad or fingertips, let it absorb
3. Treat: apply 2–3 drops of serum, focusing on darker-looking areas
4. Moisturize: finish with the cream, then SPF

Evening

1. Cleanse: double cleanse if you have worn makeup or sunscreen
2. Prep: tone freshly cleansed skin
3. Treat: apply serum
4. Moisturize: seal with the cream

What to expect

• Weeks 1–2: skin tends to feel cleaner and softer as it settles into the routine
• Weeks 3–4: some people begin to see the look of tone starting to even
• Weeks 6–8: for many, the look of clarity and radiance continues to improve
• Week 12+: the most even-looking finish tends to come with continued daily use

Results vary from person to person, and depend on skin type, routine, sun exposure, and how deep the discoloration sits. Deeper pigmentation generally takes longer.

Good to know

• Start gradually. Introduce one step at a time rather than all four at once, and patch test on the inner forearm for 24–48 hours before first use.
• Daily SPF is the highest-value habit in this routine. UV exposure works against the look of even tone faster than any product works for it.
• New to kojic acid? Start the soap 2–3 times per week and build up only as tolerated.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding? This routine contains retinol. Check with your doctor first — or see Pregnancy-Safe Glow, which is formulated without it.

What's in the formulas

Turmeric • Kojic Acid • Vitamin C • Vitamin E • Retinol • Collagen • Shea Butter

What we left out

No hydroquinone • No mercury • No steroids • No parabens • No harsh bleaching agents

Cruelty-free • Vegan-friendly • Made for all skin tones

Bundle includes

• 3x Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap Bars (100g each)
• 1x Turmeric Toner (4 fl oz / 120ml)
• 1x Turmeric Vitamin C Serum (1 fl oz / 30ml)
• 1x Turmeric Face Cream (1.76 oz / 50g)

For routine guidance, see our turmeric for dark spots guide and the safe use and layering playbook.

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Gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

A daily turmeric routine for a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Three steps, one bundle. The Daily Glow Routine pairs our Turmeric Soap with our Turmeric Vitamin C Serum and Turmeric Face Cream — cleanse, treat, moisturize, with nothing left to guess at.

📦 What's Included

• Turmeric Soap (3-pack) — Daily rinse-off cleanser for face and body
• Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — The daily treatment step for dull-looking skin and uneven tone
• Turmeric Face Cream — Lightweight moisturizer that seals the routine in

Why these three

Cleanse, treat, moisturize is the shortest routine that still does every job a routine needs to do. The cleanser makes the treatment step workable, the serum is where the concentrated ingredients sit, and the moisturizer is what keeps skin comfortable enough that you stay with it — which matters more than any single product.

🌅 How to Use

1. Cleanse with the Turmeric Soap, morning and night
2. Treat with 2–3 drops of serum on clean, dry skin
3. Moisturize with the cream — then SPF in the morning

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24–48 hours before first use. Avoid eyes, lips, broken skin, and freshly shaved skin. If you are new to vitamin C or have sensitive skin, start the serum every other day and build up only as tolerated.

Good to know

• How long until I see a difference? Skin usually feels cleaner and more comfortable right away. Changes in the look of tone are gradual and depend on your full routine, sun protection, and consistency. Results vary from person to person.
• Daily SPF matters more than any single step here. Sun exposure works against the look of even tone faster than a routine works for it.
• Want a more targeted dark-spot cleanser? Swap in the Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap Bar. Ready for a stronger treatment step? See the Advanced Turmeric Tone-Correcting Serum.
• Clean formula: no hydroquinone, no harsh bleaching agents, no steroids. Cruelty-free.

📋 Bundle Includes

• 3x Turmeric Soap Bars (3.88 oz each)
• 1x Turmeric Vitamin C Serum (1 fl oz / 30ml)
• 1x Turmeric Face Cream (1.76 oz / 50g)

For routine guidance, see how to use AMVital products and our beginner turmeric routine.

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Ideal if you're targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation — a tone-evening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

Your big day deserves your best glow. The Big Day Radiance Ritual is a complete head-to-toe turmeric routine designed to prep your skin ahead of the moments that get photographed. Our Turmeric Body Scrub, Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap (3-pack), Turmeric Vitamin C Serum, and Turmeric Face Cream work together across face and body.

📦 What's Included

• Turmeric Body Scrub — Full-body exfoliation for smoother-feeling skin
• Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap (3-pack) — Daily cleanse for body and face
• Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — The daily treatment step for face and décolletage
• Turmeric Face Cream — Hydration for a comfortable, luminous-looking finish

✨ Perfect For

• 👰 Weddings (brides, bridesmaids, wedding guests)
• 🎓 Graduations
• 💃 Prom and formal events
• 📸 Photoshoots and professional headshots
• 🎂 Milestone birthdays
• ✈️ Vacations and getaways
• 🎄 Holiday parties
• 💼 Job interviews and big presentations

📅 Your Prep Timeline

Start 6–8 weeks before your event — the routine rewards time, not intensity.

• 6–8 weeks out: Begin the daily routine — this is where consistency pays off
• 4 weeks out: Skin often starts to feel smoother; some people notice tone looking more even
• 2 weeks out: For many, skin looks fresher and more radiant
• Week of event: Final polish — keep the routine steady, change nothing
• Night before: A gentle scrub and extra serum for a smooth, hydrated finish

💡 Pro tip: don't try new products right before your big day. Start at least 6 weeks early and patch test first. Results vary from person to person.

🌅 Your Complete Routine

☀️ DAILY — MORNING:

1. Cleanse: Lather the kojic acid soap on face and body, rinse well
2. Serum: Apply 2–3 drops to clean face and neck
3. Cream: Follow with the turmeric cream
4. SPF: Always finish with sunscreen — sun exposure is what undoes the look of even tone fastest

🌙 DAILY — EVENING:

1. Cleanse: Remove makeup, then wash with the soap
2. Serum: Apply to clean skin
3. Cream: Seal in moisture overnight

2–3× WEEKLY — BODY:

1. Scrub: In the shower, massage the body scrub over the body in circular motions
2. Focus areas: Elbows, knees, shoulders, décolletage
3. Moisturize: Apply cream to damp skin after showering

Do not over-exfoliate, and avoid scrubbing in the 48 hours before your event. Body scrub is body only — not for the face, neck, intimate areas, broken skin, or freshly shaved skin.

📍 Don't Forget These Areas

• Décolletage & chest — Shows in most formal wear
• Back & shoulders — Especially for backless or strapless looks
• Arms & hands — For close-up ring shots and photos
• Knees & elbows — Often rougher-looking than the rest
• Feet — Open-toe shoes deserve smooth skin

💚 Good to know

• Patch test on the inner forearm 24–48 hours before first use — and well before the event, never the week of.
• New to kojic acid? Start the soap 2–3 times per week and build up only as tolerated.
• Clean formula: no parabens, no sulfates, no harsh bleaching agents. Cruelty-free, vegan-friendly.

📋 Bundle Includes

• 1x Turmeric Body Scrub (7.8 oz / 220g)
• 3x Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap Bars (100g each)
• 1x Turmeric Vitamin C Serum (1 fl oz / 30ml)
• 1x Turmeric Face Cream (1.76 oz / 50g)

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Ideal if you're targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation — a tone-evening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

A complete AMVital turmeric skincare routine featuring the new Advanced Turmeric Tone-Correcting Serum. Cleanse, tone, apply serum, and moisturize to support brighter-looking, more even-looking skin.

Main Benefits

• Helps improve the look of visible dark spots
• Supports brighter, more even-looking skin
• Helps reduce the appearance of post-acne marks
• Lightweight daily serum step
• Made for melanin-rich skincare routines
• Simple morning and evening routine

Ideal if you're targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation — a visibly brightening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

A complete 5-step turmeric routine for the look of melasma and stubborn dark patches. The Melasma Power Stack brings together five AMVital products — Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap (3-pack), Turmeric Toner, Turmeric Vitamin C Serum, Turmeric + Vitamin C Clay Mask, and Turmeric Face Cream — in one routine built for uneven-looking tone and areas of discoloration.

What's included

• Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap (3-pack) — the daily rinse-off cleansing step
• Turmeric Toner — refreshes and preps skin after cleansing
• Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — the daily treatment step
• Turmeric + Vitamin C Clay Mask — a weekly rinse-off mask
• Turmeric Face Cream — the moisturizer that seals the routine

Why a multi-step routine

Patchy-looking discoloration rarely responds to a single product used occasionally. What tends to make the difference is a routine simple enough to repeat every day, with each step doing one job:

• Cleanse: the kojic acid and turmeric bar removes daily buildup as a rinse-off step
• Prep: the toner refreshes skin and readies it for what follows
• Treat: the vitamin C serum is the concentrated daily step
• Weekly reset: the clay mask lifts surface buildup once or twice a week
• Seal: the cream keeps skin comfortable, which is what makes a routine sustainable

The ingredients, and what they're known for

Turmeric (curcumin) is the ingredient AMVital is built around, valued for how it helps skin look brighter and fresher. Kojic acid is a naturally derived ingredient widely used in tone-evening skincare. Vitamin C is a familiar antioxidant that pairs naturally with both. Together they make an ingredient-led routine aimed at the appearance of uneven tone — not a treatment for any medical condition.

Made for skin showing

• The look of melasma-prone areas and hormonal discoloration
• Sun-related dark patches and age spots
• Post-inflammatory marks left after breakouts
• Uneven-looking skin tone and dark patches
• Discoloration that has been slow to change with simpler routines

Your daily routine

Morning

1. Cleanse: lather the soap on damp skin for 30–60 seconds, rinse well
2. Tone: apply toner with a cotton pad or fingertips
3. Treat: apply 2–3 drops of serum, focusing on darker-looking areas
4. Moisturize: finish with the cream, then SPF 30+ — this step is not optional

Evening

1. Cleanse: double cleanse if you have worn makeup or sunscreen
2. Tone: apply toner to freshly cleansed skin
3. Treat: apply serum
4. Moisturize: seal with the cream

1–2× weekly: apply the clay mask for 10–15 minutes after cleansing, rinse thoroughly, then continue with toner, serum, and cream.

What to expect

• Weeks 1–2: skin adjusts to the routine; many people notice it feels cleaner and softer first
• Weeks 3–4: some people begin to see the look of tone starting to even
• Weeks 6–8: for many, the look of clarity and evenness continues to improve
• Week 12+: the most even-looking finish tends to come with continued daily use

Results vary from person to person, and depend on skin type, routine, sun exposure, and how deep the discoloration sits.

Good to know

• Sun protection matters more than any product here. UV exposure works against the look of even tone faster than a routine works for it. Daily SPF on exposed skin is the single most important habit in this stack.
• Melasma is a medical condition. These are cosmetic skincare products, not a treatment for it. If your discoloration is spreading, changing, or causing you concern, see a dermatologist — a routine like this is a complement to professional advice, not a substitute for it.
• Start gradually. Introduce one step at a time rather than all five at once, and patch test on the inner forearm for 24–48 hours before first use.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor first — or see Pregnancy-Safe Glow, which is formulated without retinol.
• Clean formula: no hydroquinone, no mercury, no parabens, no harsh bleaching agents, no steroids. Cruelty-free.

Bundle includes

• 3x Turmeric Kojic Acid Soap Bars (100g each)
• 1x Turmeric Toner (4 fl oz / 120ml)
• 1x Turmeric Vitamin C Serum (1 fl oz / 30ml)
• 1x Turmeric + Vitamin C Clay Mask
• 1x Turmeric Face Cream (1.76 oz / 50g)

For routine guidance, see our turmeric for dark spots guide and the safe use and layering playbook.

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Gentle enough for sensitive skin, made with naturally derived ingredients.

A retinol-free turmeric duo for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pregnancy-Safe Glow pairs our gentle Turmeric Soap (2-pack) with our Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — two products made with naturally derived ingredients and formulated without the actives most commonly set aside during pregnancy.

What's included

• Turmeric Soap (2-pack) — a gentle daily rinse-off cleanser for face and body
• Turmeric Vitamin C Serum — a lightweight daily treatment step

Why this duo

• Formulated without retinol, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide — the ingredients most often flagged during pregnancy
• Made for the look of hormonal dark patches — the uneven-looking tone many people notice across the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip during pregnancy
• Two steps, not ten — because there is enough to think about already
• Gentle for skin that has turned more reactive — no harsh actives, no heavy fragrance load

Check with your doctor first

This is the most important line on this page. As with any product used during pregnancy or breastfeeding — skincare included — confirm with your healthcare provider before you start. The formulas here are made without the commonly avoided actives, but your provider knows your pregnancy and we do not. If discoloration is spreading or changing, ask them about it directly; these are cosmetic skincare products, not a treatment for any medical condition.

Made for skin showing

• The look of hormonal dark patches and uneven tone
• Dull, tired-looking skin
• Increased sensitivity
• A routine that needs to get simpler, not more complicated

Your routine

Morning

1. Cleanse: lather the soap on damp skin for 30–60 seconds, rinse well
2. Treat: apply 2–3 drops of serum, pressing gently into skin
3. Protect: follow with a pregnancy-safe SPF — this step matters more than any other here

Evening

1. Cleanse: remove the day with a gentle lather
2. Treat: apply serum to clean skin
3. Moisturize: follow with your usual pregnancy-safe moisturizer

The soap is gentle enough for the whole body, including the bump and décolletage. Patch test on the inner forearm for 24–48 hours before first use — skin can react differently in pregnancy than it did before.

What to expect

• Weeks 1–2: skin tends to feel softer and more comfortable as it settles in
• Weeks 3–4: some people begin to notice skin looking fresher and less dull
• Weeks 6–8: for many, the look of tone continues to even out
• Ongoing: most people keep the routine going through pregnancy and beyond

Results vary from person to person. Hormonal discoloration in particular often changes on its own timeline after pregnancy, regardless of routine.

What we left out

No retinol or retinoids • No hydroquinone • No salicylic acid • No benzoyl peroxide • No parabens • No harsh bleaching agents

What's in the formulas

Turmeric (curcumin) • Vitamin C • Vitamin E • Shea Butter • Naturally derived plant extracts

Bundle includes

• 2x Turmeric Soap Bars (3.88 oz / 110g each)
• 1x Turmeric Vitamin C Serum (1 fl oz / 30ml)

For routine guidance, see how to use AMVital products and the safe use and layering playbook.

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Ideal if you're targeting hyperpigmentation — a tone-evening formula for a more even, radiant complexion, gentle enough for sensitive skin.