Her Skin Diary
A skin diary by Maya Delgado
DARK SPOTSACNE MARKSROUTINE
The $34.99 Korean night cream I use instead of laser (and right now you get a second tube free)
By Maya Delgado · Updated September 2026 · 2 min read
I have a theory about dark spots that most people think is a little out there…
I think they're not really on your skin. They're under it. That's why you can scrub, peel and cover them every single day, and they're still there the next morning. You're working on the wrong layer.
I worked on the wrong layer for years. Scrubs. $80 serums. Concealer I could apply with my eyes closed. I edited every photo before anyone could post it. And the marks just… stayed.
A dermatologist quoted me $480 a session for pigment laser. Six sessions. Then she told me laser can sometimes leave new dark marks on skin like mine. I canceled that appointment on the drive home.
When I stopped trying to hide my marks and started working on them underneath, it changed. And this Korean night cream is the simplest thing I've found that does exactly that.
7% arbutin. 4% tranexamic acid. Printed right on the tube. Dot it on the marks at night, go to sleep, nothing to wash off.
It wasn't overnight. It took weeks of doing it every single night.
I started in June. By my sister's wedding in September, someone posted a photo of me, and I didn't ask to see it first. That had never happened before!
If you've been covering something for years, it might be worth trying to fade it instead. It can make a world of difference.
— Maya
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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June, and this morning. Individual results vary.
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.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free: 2 tubes for $34.99 (was $69.98, so $17.49 a tube). Or Buy 2 Get 1 Free: 3 tubes for $49.99. Subscribe & Save 10% on either.
Free shipping on every order. Sixty days, money back, and you keep the cream.
Or 3 tubes for $49.99 with Buy 2 Get 1 Free. Free shipping.
1.
Niacinamide + Glutathione
Nothing to get used to:
2.
7% Alpha-Arbutin + 4% Tranexamic Acid
1st signs of more even skin:
3.
Keep going, every night
Where most people start to notice it:
4.
With continued nightly use
Where the photos change:
Pigment takes time to fade. Take a “before” photo on night 1 and compare. Individual results vary.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free — $34.99 · Free shipping · 60-day money-back guarantee
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
4.6 out of 5 across 541 reviews
★★★★★dark spots are fading 🙌
“i use a pea sized amount as my final step. the treated area has faded a lot and people have even asked what i’m using. simple routine, noticeable difference”
Esther B. · Verified buyer · Fades the look of dark spots
★★★★★noticeable improvement after a couple months
“i started using this cream and after about two months the decades old acne marks on my cheeks are visibly lighter. the change shows up in photos and under different lighting. i now need less concealer on those spots and am pleasantly surprised”
Lauren L. · Verified buyer · Post-acne marks
★★★★★actually helping my sun spots
“i’m half asleep typing this, but had to share after about six weeks the cream has lightened a few sun spots I’ve had on my cheeks. when i compare recent selfies, the darker patches are less noticeable and i reach for less concealer. texture is creamy and settles into skin without feeling heavy. pretty happy with the change”
Sophia D. · Verified buyer · Sun spots
★★★★★even i noticed the change
“i keep my routine simple and this fit right in. the dark spots on my cheek have lightened, and the overall tone looks less blotchy. i can see the marks fading when i compare photos. the texture feels smooth and absorbs well. no complaints”
alyssa t. · Verified buyer · Even skin tone
★★★★★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 · Chest and shoulders
★★★★★stopped relying on heavy concealer
“i used to pile on concealer to hide post acne marks. after about two months of using this cream at night the redness and dark spots on my cheeks have mellowed and the skin looks calmer in photos and the mirror. the change feels real and my skin texture looks healthier so i rarely reach for heavy coverage now”
Abigail · Verified buyer · Less concealer
★★★★★faded my melasma patches
“after using it every night for about three months the darker patches on my cheeks have faded to nearly nothing. i still apply SPF daily to be safe and overall i’m really pleased with the results”
Dalia D. · Verified buyer · Melasma-looking patches
★★★★★switched from a stronger treatment and glad i did
“my skin did not like the stronger stuff, with constant redness and flaking. this gentler formula doesn’t sting and hasn’t peeled my skin. after about 12 weeks, the post acne dark spots are visibly lighter in photos and i need less concealer on my cheeks. it feels calming to use and absorbs without leaving a greasy film.”
Solana · Verified buyer · Tried stronger treatments first
Why I Trust It
Use it every night for 60 days. If you don't love what you see, reach out and get your money back.
You keep the cream. No hassle.
Advertisement. Individual results vary. This product is a cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
