Win, Bin or Recycle: Face Cupping?

Dark Spot Serums, Explained

Adore Anonymous: Tranexamic vs Azelaic Acid

You’ve layered on dark spot serums and SPF like it’s your full-time job… and yet those spots are still hanging around. Why is pigmentation so stubborn, and what can skincare actually do about it?

In this episode of Expert, we break down everything you need to know about treating pigmentation, from sun damage, hormonal changes, PIH, and melasma, to figuring out which type you have. We cover which serums really work, when to consider in-clinic treatments like lasers or peels, and the top ingredients to fade dark spots, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, and kojic acid.

We also discuss why pigmentation can recur, the actual timeframe for results, and share tried-and-tested product recommendations for every budget, including favourites from Dermalogica, Ole Henriksen, Cosmedix, Société, Osmosis, and L’Oréal Paris (all linked below).

Plus, in Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask if face cupping is trend or trash, and in Adore Anonymous, we answer: tranexamic acid vs. azelaic acid: Can you actually use them together?

Everything Mentioned:
L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml
PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml
mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control 50ml
L’Oreal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Face Serum 30ml
Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner 190ml
Osmosis Perfection Pigment Corrector
Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel
Société Even Out Dark Spot Corrector
Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum
Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

Credits:
Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
Producer: Jasmine Riley

For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit adorebeauty.com.au

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You&rsquo;ve layered on dark spot serums and SPF like it&rsquo;s your full-time job&hellip; and yet those spots are still hanging around. Why is pigmentation so stubborn, and what can skincare actually do about it?
In this episode of Expert, we break down everything you need to know about treating pigmentation, from sun damage, hormonal changes, PIH, and melasma, to figuring out which type you have. We cover which serums really work, when to consider in-clinic treatments like lasers or peels, and the top ingredients to fade dark spots, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, and kojic acid.
We also discuss why pigmentation can recur, the actual timeframe for results, and share tried-and-tested product recommendations for every budget, including favourites from Dermalogica, Ole Henriksen, Cosmedix, Soci&eacute;t&eacute;, Osmosis, and L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Paris (all linked below).
Plus, in&nbsp;Win, Bin or Recycle, we ask if face cupping is trend or trash, and in Adore Anonymous, we answer: tranexamic acid vs. azelaic acid: Can you actually use them together?
Everything Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/loccitane/l-occitane-almond-shower-oil.html">L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/pca-skin/pca-skin-body-therapy-206-5ml.html">PCA Skin Body Therapy 206.5ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/mesoestetic/mesoestetic-mesoprotech-melan-130-pigment-control-50ml.html">mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control 50ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/loreal-paris/l-oreal-paris-bright-reveal-niacinamide-amino-sulfonic-acid-dark-spot-face-serum-30ml.html">L&rsquo;Oreal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Face Serum 30ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/ole-henriksen/ole-henriksen-glow2oh-dark-spot-toner-190ml.html">Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner 190ml</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/osmosis-skincare/osmosis-perfection-pigment-corrector.html">Osmosis Perfection Pigment Corrector</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/dermalogica/dermalogica-powerbright-dark-spot-peel.html">Dermalogica Powerbright Dark Spot Peel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/societe/societe-even-out-dark-spot-corrector.html">Soci&eacute;t&eacute; Even Out Dark Spot Corrector</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosmedix/cosmedix-simply-brilliant-24-7-brightening-serum.html">Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/acne-rosacea-or-pigmentation-you-need-to-know-about/id1478211900?i=1000715334918">Acne, Rosacea or Pigmentation? You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid</a></li>
</ul>
Credits:
<ul>
<li>Hosts:&nbsp;Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi</li>
<li>Producer:&nbsp;Jasmine Riley</li>
</ul>
For more beauty insights and exclusive offers, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/">adorebeauty.com.au</a>
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In this week’s Expert episode, we dive into the stubborn world of dark spots. From sun damage to hormonal changes, pigmentation can be tricky to tackle. Jas and the team break down what actually causes dark spots, how to identify your type of pigmentation, and which serums and in-clinic treatments really deliver results. We cover the best ingredients—from vitamin C and tranexamic acid to azelaic acid and retinoids—plus realistic timelines for seeing improvement. Plus, in Win, Bin or Recycle we debate face cupping, and in Adore Anonymous, we answer whether tranexamic acid and azelaic acid can be used together.