Users claim this serum tackles dark spots, wrinkles and pigmentation - so I put it to the test on my acne-scarred skin
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Shoppers looking to target stubborn dark spots and pigmentation are turning to this brand-new azelaic acid serum, claiming it gives ‘instant smoothness and brightness’ and ‘improved pigmentation after a few weeks of use’.
The Balance Me Azelaic Dark Spot Serum, coined a ‘game-changer’ by impressed shoppers, has been flying off the shelves since its recent release due to its pigmentation-busting and skin-smoothing formula – so I put it to the test.
Designed to tackle dark spots, pigmentation and even stubborn wrinkles in as little as a few weeks, the brand-new Balance Me Azelaic Dark Spot Serum has been taking the beauty world by storm with its 'game-changing', active-packed formula.
In fact, in a Cosmetic In Instrumental Test Report on ten participants, a huge 100 per cent had a reduction in pigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone.
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My results: The first photo is from September 3, and the second is from September 17. I’ve found my complexion looks smoother and I've noticed a huge reduction in skin redness
An ingredient recently taking the skincare world by storm, azelaic acid is an incredible multi-tasking active that you’re going to want in your routine if you’ve got pigmentation, scarring and fine lines.
The new Balance Me Azelaic Dark Spot Serum works to tackle all these skincare qualms, formulated with an innovative blend of potent actives that are clinically proven to reduce and prevent pigmentation, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce wrinkles for a smoother and more even complexion.
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Designed for those with acne scarring, sunspots, pigmentation and stubborn wrinkles, the Azelaic Dark Spot Serum is a lightweight and oh-so-gentle serum that works to eradicate these unwanted skin symptoms instantly and over time.
The result is not just a reduction in existing pigmentation and skin woes, but a lesser chance of future pigmentation forming, supplying you with smoother, more even and younger-looking skin right now and in the future.
In fact, in a 60-day clinical trial with 37 women using the Balance Me serum twice a day after cleansing, the results showed that 87 per cent found their skin looked more even and 86 per cent found their complexion looked better.
In a Cosmetic In Instrumental Test Report on ten participants, a huge 100 per cent had a reduction in pigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone
This is all thanks to the serum’s blend of potent yet skin-gentle actives that work intensely to perfect the skin without irritation, a perfect choice for all skin types including, blemish-prone and highly sensitive skin.
These include the serum’s star active Azelaic Acid, an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant ingredient that reduces pigmentation and prevents new pigmentation forming, as well as Bioretinoid, which boosts skin elasticity for a reduction in lines, wrinkles and dark spots.
The Azelaic Dark Spot Serum also features CelluCapTM Resveratrol to reduce skin damage and boost the skin barrier, as well as Niacinamide, whose antibacterial properties boost the production of ceramides for a strengthened skin barrier, improved elasticity and a more even, brighter skin tone.
In a 60-day trial with 37 women using the serum twice a day after cleansing, results showed that 87% said their skin looked more even and 86% said their complexion looked better
Better yet, in a Cosmetic In Instrumental Test Report from June 10 to August 27 2024, on ten participants, a huge 100 per cent had a reduction in pigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone, while in 90 per cent of participants the serum had been proven to a strengthen and rebuild the skin barrier. But what did I think of the new Balance Me serum?
My skin concerns mostly lie in acne scarring and dark spots caused by old breakouts, so I was incredibly intrigued to see if this super serum could help make my skin clearer and more even.
I’ve also got fairly sensitive skin, so I am always weary when starting with new activities as my skin often gets irritated. Needless to say, I experienced no such sensitivity when using this serum.
I’ve been using the Azelaic Dark Spot Serum every day, twice a day, since September 3, and while that’s not quite as long as other test subjects, I can already see that my scars and discolouration have reduced.
Each morning I’ve noted that my skin has a much more even tone and complexion, with less redness and less marks to try and conceal, a welcome sight each day, I must say
I’ve been using the serum alongside Tretinoin (which I’ve been using for my acne) and wanted it to help calm my breakouts and make any scarring less visible, and it’s definitely done that and more.
I’ve found that my complexion looks smoother with fewer bumps and lines, not forgetting the clear reduction is active breakouts, but mostly I noticed a huge reduction in skin redness – which, as someone with mild rosacea, I struggle with a lot.
Each morning I’ve noted that my skin has a much more even tone and complexion, with less redness and patches of colour, as well as far fewer marks to try and conceal, a welcome sight each day, I must say.
Honestly? I can’t wait to keep using this and see how my skin is looking after a few more months. This Balance Me serum, for me, is a huge winner.
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