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The Brightening Serum | 1ml

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The Brightening Serum | 1ml
The Brightening Serum | 1ml Sale price $0
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Powered by proprietary complex Hadasei-3™

Three Japanese ingredients, double-fermented to unlock 400+ micronutrients that boost skin's resilience to daily stressors.

Overall rating: 4.2777777 / 5 from 18 reviews.

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Reviews

Does the job

"It works, I got a free sample and was able to see a difference of brightness my skin. Nothing out of this world, but it works nonetheless, so it gets 4 stars from me. You could definitely get a more profound result for less, but if that luxury feel is a must for you, this would be worth considering"

Mars G. (4/5)

Satisfaction!

"I’ll believe if there’s a change when I’ve used the serum for a while. I do not especially like the liquid formulas as opposed to cream!"

Charlsie B. (3/5)

"Once again, not too thrilled with the paper size sample I do prefer the small tube, but it is a good product"

Jessica (3/5)

Brightening serum

"I have this at home and it’s very lightweight and you don’t feel it goes into your skin really fast and I love all Tasha products"

Dianne B. (5/5)

Best Products!!

"I really do love all of your creams and serums that I’ve ordered. I highly recommend Tatcha for everyone."

Kathy C. (5/5)

Great product

"I use this daily and I sure can see a difference on my facial dark spots. Used everything else under the sun before Tatcha Vit C serum and what a waste of money. Won’t use anything else wver again!!!!"

Michaeleen M. (5/5)

Fine

"I much prefer the vitamin C eye cream and dewy face cream. They are my all time favorite."

Kimberly C. (3/5)

Well worth the money

"The Brightening Serum is keeping my 83+ year old skin from looking 83+ years old. LOL"

Naomi M. (5/5)

"LOVE this product. This line is my favorite aside from The Essence. That is the best product imo. The brightening line is my favorite line, hands down!"

Ashley (5/5)

Haven't tried it yet.

"Haven't tried it yet."

Patti S. (5/5)

Q&A

Frequently asked questions

What does The Brightening Serum do?
Targets hyperpigmentation and dullness to help brighten and even skin tone while supporting skin firmness using time-release vitamin C and ferulic acid.
What are the key ingredients?
Key actives include 12-Hr Time-Release Vitamin C and ferulic acid to deliver antioxidant support and brightening benefits.
How do I use this serum?
Apply a few drops to clean skin, smooth over face and neck, then follow with moisturizer. In daytime routines, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Can I layer it with sunscreen?
Yes. Apply the serum first, allow it to absorb, then layer your sunscreen as the final step in daytime skincare.
Is this serum suitable for sensitive skin?
The formula is described as fast-absorbing and gentle. If you have reactive or very sensitive skin, patch-test before regular use.
What is the texture like?
Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum that layers easily under moisturizer and sunscreen.

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