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DARK SPOTSROUTINEREVIEWS
The Korean night cream with 7% arbutin and 4% tranexamic acid, printed right on the tube. Right now it's Buy 1 Get 1 Free: 2 tubes for $34.99.
By Maya Delgado · Updated September 2026 · 4 min read
Women say it's unlike anything they've tried for dark spots and acne marks. 541 reviews and counting.
★★★★½ 4.6 out of 5
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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Don't you wish you could wake up and skip the concealer? The Dark Spot Cream works overnight to visibly fade the look of dark spots, acne marks, sun spots and uneven patches. You dot it on before bed. You wake up to skin that looks more like yours.
★★★★★worth the extra thirty seconds
“i started using this as the last step and kept at it. glad i did. the dark spots from past acne have definitely faded when i look closely. it spreads easily and absorbs without feeling greasy. this is the one product that actually changed what i see in the mirror”
Saoirse M. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
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Forget scrubbing, peeling and burning. This is a Korean night cream built on two actives at levels you rarely see.
7% alpha-arbutin slows the enzyme that makes new pigment. 4% tranexamic acid calms the signals that trigger it. Most brightening creams use 0.5–2% arbutin and 1–2% TXA.
It also has glutathione and niacinamide, and it works on the pigment underneath, not just the surface.
★★★★★pleased with the fading
“i wanted to try an arbutin and tranexamic acid mix. i’m seeing real fading of the spots on my cheeks and have not experienced any stinging or redness”
Verified Buyer · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
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I had dark spots and acne marks for years. I tried scrubs, $80 serums, concealer, and editing my photos.
A derm quoted me $480 a session for pigment laser. Six sessions. She also warned that laser can leave new dark marks on skin like mine. I canceled.
I started this cream in June. By my sister's wedding in September, someone posted a photo of me and I didn't ask to see it first.
★★★★★Noticeable fade in my acne marks
“i've tried several brightening products over the past couple years and this cream is the first that made a visible difference in my post acne marks. i apply it at night. around week seven a coworker who rarely comments on skin actually noticed and complimented me. the dark spots on my cheeks have lightened and my overall complexion looks less blotchy. i need a touch less concealer now”
Verified Buyer · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
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No hydroquinone. No burning. For most people, no flaking or peeling. It's a soft night cream that absorbs quickly. There's nothing to wash off and nothing left on your pillowcase. Dot it on as the last step at night and go to sleep.
★★★★★gentle on uneven looking skin
“my skin was looking uneven, and this cream has been kind to my sensitive complexion. the darker patch looks lighter after about two months. it absorbs comfortably and has not made my skin feel irritated”
Rachel Y. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
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Dark spots aren't only on your face. You can use the same tube on your underarms, knees, inner thighs, and anywhere else you have dark or uneven patches. No separate body product. No guessing which one to buy.
★★★★★noticeable improvement on old ingrown marks
“i had dark ingrown hair marks on my neck for years. after a few weeks the spots were noticeably lighter and showed up less in photos. the texture is creamy and absorbed without feeling sticky. happy with how my neck looks now. easier to cover with a light concealer.”
Imani B. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
Your skin, before the marks.
A Korean night cream · Alpha-Arbutin 7% + Tranexamic Acid 4%
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. Or Buy 2 Get 1 Free: 3 tubes for $49.99. Subscribe & Save 10% available.
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Verified buyers
★★★★★Worth trying for stubborn melasma
“Melasma runs in my family and I've tried lots of options. Using this cream has faded my patches noticeably more than any OTC product I tested before. I’m encouraged by the results”
Denise M. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★making a dent in old spots
“i ignored sun exposure for years and only addressed pigmentation in my thirties. after roughly eight weeks this cream has noticeably lightened some of the darker spots. the texture sits nicely under my moisturizer and it hasn’t bothered my skin. happy with the fading”
Harper K. · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
★★★★★quick routine, noticeable fade
“i usually have about a minute for skincare before i crash, so i need something simple. this cream fits into that tiny slot and i've seen the melasma patches from after my last baby lighten visibly. it’s been a helpful addition to my rushed evenings”
Ava · Verified buyer · Dark spot cream
About the cream
The Dark Spot Cream is made by Tosowoong in Korea. It's a night cream that visibly fades the look of dark spots, post-acne marks, sun spots, melasma-looking patches and uneven tone. The actives are 7% alpha-arbutin (70,000 PPM) and 4% tranexamic acid (40,000 PPM), with glutathione and niacinamide. No hydroquinone.
Put it on marks and the area around them. Then wear sunscreen every morning. The cream works on the pigment you already have. Sunscreen stops new pigment from showing up.
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I didn't want another product that promised everything. I wanted to post a photo without checking it first. This is the one that got me there.
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It visibly fades the look of dark spots, acne marks, sun spots and uneven patches over time. It works on the pigment underneath, not by peeling the surface. Individual results vary.
It depends on how deep and how old the mark is. Many customers mention seeing a change somewhere between a few weeks and two months. My photos go from June to September. Individual results vary.
There's no hydroquinone, and most people get no stinging or peeling. If you're unsure, patch test on your inner arm first.
Make it the last step at night. Dot it on your marks and patches. There's nothing to wash off. Use sunscreen in the morning.
Yes. Use it on underarms, knees, inner thighs, or anywhere with dark patches. 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
Try the Korean night cream that's changing what dark spot care can be. Buy 1 Get 1 Free, and you're covered by a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Advertisement. Individual results vary. This product is a cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
