Dullness & Uneven Tone
Dark spots and dullness respond best to steady, gentle brightening plus daily sun protection. Over-exfoliating can make things worse, so this routine brightens while keeping your barrier happy. — Kandyce
Your routine, step by step
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Step 1 · KrX Pre-Cleansing Oil
PM oil cleanse. Melts away makeup and SPF so your brightening steps can work. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 2 · KrX Glow Gel Cleanser
AM & PM gentle cleanse. Leaves skin clean, soft and balanced, never squeaky. Use it alone in the morning. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 3 · KrX Quenching Glow Toner
AM & PM. Pat into damp skin for a layer of hydration that preps skin for your brightening steps. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 4 · Circadia Licorice & Bearberry Brightening Mist
AM & PM. A hydrating mist that helps brighten the look of uneven tone. Spritz right after your toner. Ships from Circadia.
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Step 5 · Odacité Brightening Serum (AM)
Mornings. Vitamin C, E and hyaluronic acid for a brighter, more even-looking glow. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 6 · KrX Mela Défense Serum (PM)
Evenings. This is the one doing the real work on the look of dark spots and uneven tone. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 7 · KrX Mela Défense Brightening Cream
AM & PM. Your moisturizer, made to pair with the Mela Défense Serum for a more even-looking tone. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 8 · KrX ACTIVE-31 Revitalizing Eye Cream
AM & PM. Tap a tiny amount around the eyes so the whole face looks bright and rested. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Step 9 · Pfect-A Solar Barrier Elixir
Every morning, last step, and NON-negotiable when you’re working on uneven tone. Also great: Odacité SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Drops, or layer both. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
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Weekly boost · KrX Tranexamic + Arbutin Masks
1–2x a week on clean skin. A brightening sheet mask to boost your routine. Press the leftover essence in, then moisturize. Ships from the Trinity Shop.
Your daily ritual
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Morning
Glow Gel Cleanser → Glow Toner → Brightening Mist → Odacité Brightening Serum → Mela Défense Cream → ACTIVE-31 Eye Cream → Pfect-A and/or SPF 50 Tinted Drops, every day.
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Evening
Pre-Cleansing Oil → Glow Gel Cleanser → Glow Toner → Brightening Mist → Tranexamic + Arbutin Mask (1x a week) → Mela Défense Serum → Mela Défense Cream → ACTIVE-31 Eye Cream.
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On a budget?
Start with the cleanser, Mela Défense Serum and SPF, then add the rest as you’re ready. Pigment is slow to shift, so give it at least 60 days.
Shop this routine in two stops
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Stop 1 · Trinity Shop
KrX Pre-Cleansing Oil, Glow Gel Cleanser, Quenching Glow Toner, Mela Défense Serum and Cream, ACTIVE-31 Eye Cream, Tranexamic + Arbutin Masks, plus Odacité Brightening Serum, Pfect-A and SPF 50 Tinted Drops. Ships to you, or pick up in Evergreen.
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Stop 2 · Circadia
Licorice & Bearberry Brightening Mist. Rather have one ready-made box? My Circadia Pigmentation Essentials Regimen Kit is in the same store. Ships direct from Circadia through my professional store.
Want this tailored to you?
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Get a personalized skin plan
Send me a few photos and your goals, and I’ll adjust this routine for your skin. New virtual clients receive 15% off their first product order.
Want to go further?
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Gua Sha · Facial Tools Starter Kit
A few minutes of gua sha with your evening routine for a fresh, glowy look. Ships from my partner, POMP Beauty.
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My LED Anti-Aging routine
At-home red LED to pair with your evening routine. Ships from my partner, POMP Beauty.
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Dermathod DermaLiftin Glow Mask
A weekly glow mask for when skin looks tired and dull. Ships from the Trinity Shop.