• AM SPF and PM serum
  • 15 percent four-acid blend
  • Mineral SPF 42 zinc
  • For hyperpigmentation

What it is

A two-step day-and-night set from Lion Pose, a clinical skincare brand developed with Harvard-trained dermatologists. Tinted mineral SPF for the morning, dark spot serum for the night.

What it does

By day, Unghosted sheer tinted SPF 42 protects against the UV that deepens dark spots. By night, the Unspotted 4X acid jelly serum works on hyperpigmentation, melasma, and acne scars with a 15 percent blend of four acids.

Who it's for

Anyone focused on dark spots who wants the simplest possible routine: protect by day, treat by night. Safe for sensitive skin.

How to use

How much: A nickel-sized amount of SPF; 1 to 2 pumps of serum.

1. AM: apply Unghosted evenly as the last morning step, 15 minutes before sun exposure.
2. PM: apply 1 to 2 pumps of the acid serum to a clean, dry face.
3. PM: let it absorb 30 seconds, then moisturize.

Where it fits: SPF every morning; serum every night followed by moisturizer.

Inside the formula

15% four-acid blend

Azelaic, glycolic, lactic, and tranexamic acids that resurface skin and fade the look of dark spots.

Zinc Oxide 15%

A mineral UV filter that blocks UVA and UVB with no white cast.

Glutathione

An antioxidant tripeptide that helps defend against free-radical damage.

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that evens out skin tone

Hyaluronic acid

Holds moisture in skin so the serum does not dry you out

Aloe

A plant gel that soothes and hydrates skin

Full ingredient list
UNGHOSTED (Active: Zinc Oxide 15%): Water (Aqua/Eau), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Squalane, Glycerin, DimethiconePropanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Oak Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Jojoba Esters, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492). UNSPOTTED 4X: Water/Eau/Aqua, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycolic Acid, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Coconut Alkanes, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Why we stock it

We stock this because treating dark spots really is a two-part job. Sunscreen stops new spots; the acid serum fades the old ones. This bundle does both.

The clinicals

Unspotted 4X: independent panel of 30 (Fitzpatrick 2-6), after 4 weeks 94% saw reduced dark spot size, 93% smoother texture, 86% more even tone. Unghosted: independent panel of 10, skin moisture up 136% after 8 hours.

Unspotted 4X: independent testing panel, 30 participants ages 25-45, Fitzpatrick skin tone 2-6, measured after 4 weeks. Unghosted: independent clinical panel, 10 participants ages 18-70, moisture measured with a Corneometer over 8 hours.

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About the brand

Lion Pose

Clinical skincare tested on all tones

Lion Pose was founded by Madhu Punjabi and Nisha Phatak, two Harvard MBAs who came from the infant formula world, where every ingredient is studied, and were shocked that skincare requires no real clinical testing. It's the only brand developed with Harvard-trained dermatologists who specialize in skin of color, and every formula is tested on diverse skin tones. Their Unspotted 4X hyperpigmentation serum won an Allure Best of Beauty award and the brand is sold at Sephora.

We stock Lion Pose because hyperpigmentation products actually tested on darker skin tones are rare, and this one won an Allure award for a reason.

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Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.