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Korean Night Cream for Dark Spots. Buy 1 Get 1 Free: 2 tubes for $34.99.
7% arbutin + 4% tranexamic acid in one leave-on night cream. Made in Korea by Tosowoong.
undertone dark spot cream
Arbutin 7% and tranexamic acid 4%. One step at night, nothing to wash off. No bleach, no hydroquinone, no heat.
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★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 from 541 Reviews
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Concentrations as printed on the tube by the manufacturer, Tosowoong. No clinical study is claimed. Individual results vary.
A simple routine guide that matches the length of your guarantee, so you know exactly what to do each night and what to keep an eye on.
Individual results vary.
Two targeted actives at printed strengths, with two supporting brighteners: 7% alpha-arbutin (70,000 PPM) to slow tyrosinase, the enzyme that makes new pigment. 4% tranexamic acid (40,000 PPM) to calm the signals that trigger pigment, including UV and inflammation triggers. Plus glutathione and niacinamide.
The percentages aren't hidden in a "brightening complex". They're printed on the packaging, so what you see on the tube is what you get, and you know exactly what you're putting on your skin.
1. Cleanse and finish the rest of your night routine.
2. Take a small amount and dot it onto dark spots, acne marks or patches (face or body).
3. Leave it on overnight. Nothing to wash off. Use sunscreen every morning.
Contains: 7% alpha-arbutin (70,000 PPM), 4% tranexamic acid (40,000 PPM), glutathione and niacinamide, with the concentrations printed on the tube.
Does not contain: hydroquinone.
Same tube. Same formula. More places to use it.
Fade your face marks: Dark Spot Cream, face routine. Buy 1 Get 1 Free, 2 tubes for $34.99.
Even tone, head to toe: Dark Spot Cream, face + body routine. Buy 2 Get 1 Free, 3 tubes for $49.99.
| Face routine | Face + body routine | |
|---|---|---|
| Dark spots | Yes | Yes |
| Acne marks | Yes | Yes |
| Sun spots | Yes | Yes |
| Melasma-looking patches | Yes | Yes |
| Uneven tone | Yes | Yes |
| Dark underarms | No | Yes |
| Dark knees and elbows | No | Yes |
| Inner thighs | No | Yes |
One woman's June-to-September story.
For years my face was a map of every breakout I'd ever had. I tried scrubs, $80 serums, full-coverage concealer, and I edited my own photos before anyone else could see them. A dermatologist quoted me $480 a session for pigment laser, six sessions. Then she warned me that laser can leave new dark marks on skin like mine. I canceled. I started dotting this cream on every night in June. At my sister's wedding in September, someone posted a photo of me, and I didn't ask to see it first.
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Before and after. Individual results vary.
Week 1
Week 4My acne brought my confidence down, this turned my life around!
“This stuff is the ultimate *chefs kiss*… I have a lot of acne scars… I started using this about 4 weeks ago and my acne scars have faded dramatically!! Thank you Undertone”
Casandra, 31
Week 1
Week 7My dark spots look visibly lighter
“I’ve struggled with melasma and uneven skin tone for a long time. After consistently using this cream, the dark patches on my forehead, cheeks, and nose started to look visibly lighter. My complexion now appears brighter and more even!”
Marisol, 38
of the 541 reviews rate it four or five stars
Week 1
Week 2Transformed my skin, and made me leave the house again
“Amazing product! used consistently for around a week to see amazing changes to my dark pigmentation and acne scarring! I have spent years trying to find a solution and this is it”
Molly, 27
of reviewers gave it five out of five
Week 1
Week 3Acne scars invisable now!
“After just under a month of using this I see such a huge difference in my acne scaring. It’s definitely evening my skin tone and discoloration. This has been a HUGE HUGE help for me feeling like myself again. Highly recommend this product !”
Samia, 24
Week 1
Week 5After all the products I have tried, thank God for this one
“I bought this because I had acne spots from having a lot of breakouts. . By week 3 I started seeing results. It took about 5 weeks to see the dark spots fade & I'm so happy!”
Brianna, 26
Every tube of the Dark Spot Cream shows its two main active concentrations on the packaging: 7% alpha-arbutin and 4% tranexamic acid. It's made in Korea by Tosowoong and contains no hydroquinone.
It's a leave-on night cream that most people use without stinging or peeling.
The Dark Spot Cream works the same way everywhere you dot it. Here's where most people start.
1.
Dark spots, acne marks, sun spots and patches. Dot it on each one as the very last step of your night routine.
2.
The flat brown marks breakouts leave behind on the jaw, cheeks and chin. Tranexamic acid calms the inflammation signals that leave pigment behind. Arbutin slows the new pigment itself.
3.
For darker underarms that make you think twice about sleeveless tops. A thin layer at night, with no scrubbing and no hydroquinone.
4.
For darker skin where there's friction. Dot it on before bed and let it work overnight.
High printed strengths. Leave-on convenience.
| Active | Typical brightening cream | Dark Spot Cream | Your benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-arbutin | About 0.5–2% | 7% (up to 14x) | Slows the enzyme behind new pigment |
| Tranexamic acid | About 1–2%, often absent | 4% (up to 4x) | Calms UV and inflammation pigment triggers |
| Glutathione | Sometimes | Included | Brightening support |
| Niacinamide | Often | Included | Evens the look of tone |
| Hydroquinone | Varies | None | No hydroquinone |
| Format | Varies | Leave-on night cream | Nothing to wash off |
| Where | Usually face only | Face + body | One tube for spots, underarms, knees |
| Percentages on pack | Rarely | Printed on the tube | You know what you're getting |
Typical ranges for brightening creams. 7% vs 0.5% = 14x, and 4% vs 1% = 4x.
Most people patch their skin together with a scrub for this, a serum for that and concealer for everything else. One tube of the Dark Spot Cream goes wherever the marks are.
Two actives at printed strengths, eight places marks show up, one tube.
The Dark Spot Cream vs the usual route. One tube. One ten-second night step. Here's what the alternatives can cost.
The laser route, and the "try everything" route
The usual route$2,880+
The Dark Spot Cream, Buy 1 Get 1 Free$34.99 for two tubes
Plus: downtime, and on some skin types a risk of new dark marks. And the serums and scrubs are still working on the surface. Laser price is a single quote a customer received for six sessions. Clinic prices vary. Individual results vary.
Five things dermatologists commonly recommend for dark spots
By the undertone team
We don't have a celebrity board. These are general principles you'll hear from most dermatologists, and they're the reason this cream is built the way it is. This is general information, not quotes from any individual doctor.
1. Work on how pigment is made, not just the surface. Dark spots are pigment your skin makes underneath. Ingredients that slow pigment production, like arbutin, and calm its triggers, like tranexamic acid, are common choices.
2. Be gentle. Irritation is itself a pigment trigger. Harsh scrubbing can make marks linger longer, which is why a leave-on cream with no peeling suits a pigment routine.
3. Be consistent. Pigment fades slowly. Nightly use over weeks matters more than any single product.
4. Wear sunscreen every day. UV is one of the biggest pigment triggers. Nothing works as well without SPF.
5. Get checked if anything changes. A spot that changes in size, shape or colour should be looked at by a dermatologist before you treat it cosmetically.
What buyers actually wrote
Verified buyers
★★★★★marked improvement in my post acne spots
“i had about two years of post acne marks and after using this cream for just under four months most of them have faded noticeably. my skin tone looks more uniform and i find myself reaching for concealer far less. i definitely notice the difference in photos. wish i’d found it sooner, honestly”
vivienne l. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★noticeable fading
“at 50 i didn’t expect much, but the sun related marks i’ve had for decades are lightening. i’m encouraged by the clear improvement and very pleased with the results”
christina h. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★comfortable under moisturizer
“this cream sits comfortably under my moisturizer. i can make out some fading in the older spots, and i'm using less concealer over them. very pleased with how it's fitting into my routine”
Allison L. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★smoother sun affected areas
“i’ve been using this on sun affected areas on my shoulders and chest. it absorbs well, and over time the skin looks smoother and the uneven tone appears softer. it fits easily into my routine”
michelle m. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★real improvement on razor bump marks
“i've had leftover marks along my neck for years. around week five they started looking softer. i'm pleased with the difference and how easy the cream is to apply”
bianca · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★noticeably better
“used another brightening product's alpha arbutin with only so so results. after switching to this cream with tranexamic acid, i noticed much more improvement than i did previously.”
lerato g. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★good results on my sensitive skin
“after about nine weeks the darkest areas on my cheeks faded the most. a few marks remain but they are less obvious. it layers under my moisturizer and my skin stayed comfortable. i am pleased with the results on my sensitive skin”
odalys · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
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7% arbutin + 4% tranexamic acid, plus glutathione and niacinamide. The one night step for dark spots, acne marks and uneven tone, face and body.
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One night cream. Arbutin 7% and tranexamic acid 4%, printed on it. Made in Korea by Tosowoong. No hydroquinone, no bleach, no heat, nothing to wash off.
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See it, or get your money back.
60 full nights to see the difference in the mirror. If you're not happy, you get a complete refund.
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You have 60 days to try the Dark Spot Cream. If you're not happy, contact help@undertoneskin.store and we'll refund you.
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Most brightening creams use about 0.5–2% arbutin and about 1–2% tranexamic acid, if they include both at all. The Dark Spot Cream has 7% alpha-arbutin and 4% tranexamic acid, plus glutathione and niacinamide, with the percentages printed on the tube.
Arbutin slows tyrosinase, the enzyme that makes new pigment. Tranexamic acid calms the signals that trigger pigment, including UV and inflammation. Together they work on the pigment underneath, not just the surface, to visibly fade the look of dark spots over time. Individual results vary.
On the face (dark spots, acne marks, sun spots, patches, uneven tone) and on the body: underarms, knees and inner thighs.
For most people, no. It's a leave-on night cream with no hydroquinone and nothing to wash off. If your skin is sensitive, patch test first.
Usually, yes. See the routine guide below for common combinations.
Most people add the Dark Spot Cream as the last step at night without changing anything else. Find what you already use below. If you're using a prescription product or have a skin condition, check with your doctor or dermatologist first.
🟢 Usually fine · 🟡 Go slowly / alternate · 🔴 Ask your doctor first
| You use… | Example | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sunscreen | Any daily SPF | 🟢 Essential. Use SPF every morning. UV is a major pigment trigger. |
| Moisturiser | Any night cream or lotion | 🟢 Usually fine. Apply your moisturiser, then dot the Dark Spot Cream on marks last. |
| Niacinamide or vitamin C serums | Brightening serums | 🟢 Usually fine. Apply earlier in the routine. The cream already contains niacinamide. |
| Retinol / retinoids (over the counter) | Retinol serums | 🟡 Go slowly. If your skin gets irritated, alternate nights. Irritation can itself trigger pigment. |
| Exfoliating acids | AHA, BHA, peels | 🟡 Alternate nights. Don't layer strong exfoliants with it if your skin is sensitive. |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Acne spot treatments | 🟡 Alternate or separate. Use on different nights or different areas if you notice dryness. |
| Prescription creams | Prescription retinoids, prescription pigment creams | 🔴 Ask your doctor first before adding any new active. |
| After a procedure | Laser, peel, microneedling | 🔴 Ask your provider when it's OK to restart actives. |
| Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive | — | 🔴 Check with your doctor before starting any new skincare active. |
It's designed as a night step. If you use it in the morning, always follow with SPF.
No. Wait until the skin has healed.
Yes, especially if your skin is sensitive. Apply a small amount to one area for a few nights first.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. It doesn't cover every product or skin condition. See a dermatologist about any spot that changes in size, shape or color.
Support: help@undertoneskin.store
Advertisement. Individual results vary. The Dark Spot Cream is a cosmetic intended to improve the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
