- 15 percent four-acid blend
- Azelaic and tranexamic acids
- For dark spots, melasma
- Safe for sensitive skin
What it is
What it does
Who it's for
How to use
How much: 1 to 2 pumps.
2. Let it absorb 30 seconds, then moisturize.
3. Use SPF every morning, since AHAs increase sun sensitivity.
Where it fits: Nighttime treatment step, before moisturizer.
Inside the formula
15% four-acid blend
Azelaic, glycolic, lactic, and tranexamic acids that resurface skin and fade the look of dark spots.
Glutathione
An antioxidant tripeptide that helps defend against free-radical damage.
Hyaluronic acid
Holds moisture in skin so the serum does not dry you out
Tiger Grass
Also called centella, a calming plant that supports skin repair.
Aloe
A plant gel that soothes and hydrates skin
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 that evens out skin tone
Full ingredient list
Why we stock it
We stock this because it won Allure's 2024 Best of Beauty for a reason. Four acids at 15 percent is serious strength, and it still manages to be gentle enough for nightly sensitive-skin use.
The clinicals
Independent testing panel, 30 participants ages 25-45, Fitzpatrick skin tone 2-6. Dark spot size and texture measured after 4 weeks; user-reported improvement tracked over 8 weeks.
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30-day returns
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About the brand
Lion Pose
Clinical skincare tested on all tones
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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