Q: What is Brilliance designed to address?
A: Brilliance is intended for concerns involving uneven pigmentation, dark spots, and discoloration that can develop after skin inflammation. Our healthcare provider can determine the underlying type of pigmentation and whether this formula is appropriate.
Q: How is Brilliance different from Luminance?
A: Brilliance uses azelaic acid and tranexamic acid and does not contain hydroquinone or hydrocortisone. Luminance is a more intensive multi-ingredient formula containing hydroquinone and is generally used for a defined treatment period followed by reassessment or a break.
Q: Does Brilliance bleach the skin?
A: Brilliance is not intended to bleach or change your natural skin color. Its ingredients are used to address areas where excess pigmentation has created uneven tone or dark spots.
Q: Why combine azelaic acid and tranexamic acid?
A: The ingredients influence pigmentation through different biological pathways. Using them together allows the formula to approach excess pigmentation without relying on a single active ingredient.
Q: Can Brilliance be used for marks left after acne?
A: It may be considered for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can appear as darker areas after a blemish has healed. These marks are different from indented or raised acne scars.
Q: How long should I use Brilliance?
A: Your current protocol uses approximately 3–6 months to assess response. Pigmentation changes typically occur gradually, and our healthcare provider can determine whether continued treatment or an adjustment to your regimen is appropriate.