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Made for your skin if…
Concerns it targets
- Dark spotsNiacinamide and azelaic acid help fade the look of dark spots and marks.
- Uneven toneHelps support a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
- Texture & poresMandelic acid gently exfoliates to help refine the look of texture.
- Blemish marksHelps the look of dark marks left after breakouts.
Skin types
- NormalLightweight daily brightening for normal skin.
- CombinationFast-absorbing and layers easily under cream or SPF.
- DryAdds hydration without heaviness; follow with moisturizer.
- SensitiveListed as suitable; mandelic acid is a gentler acid, but patch test first.
- OilyFeather-light texture that won't feel heavy.
What's inside
Key actives
Niacinamide
Helps the look of dark spots and supports the skin barrier.
Mandelic Acid
Provides gentle exfoliation for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Azelaic Acid
Helps the look of pigmentation and uneven tone.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
The full ingredient list (INCI) is printed on the carton. Need it before you buy? Email support@absolutskincare.com and we will send it right away.
Complete your routine
Pair your serum with a brightening cleanser and daily SPF.
- Description
- Recommended For
- Benefits
- Ingredients
A lightweight brightening serum that helps fade the look of dark spots and uneven tone for a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion.
Key ingredients: niacinamide, mandelic acid, azelaic acid.
How to use: After cleansing, apply 3–4 drops to face and neck morning or evening, then moisturize.
Good to know:
- For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
- Stop use if irritation develops. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive.
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF every morning while using this product.
Oily Skin
Dry Skin
Combination Skin
Normal Skin
Sensitive Skin
Who It’s For
Anyone seeking a fast-absorbing serum that helps skin look brighter, smoother, and more refreshed.
Benefits:
- Helps support a brighter, more even-looking complexion
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture
- Adds hydration without heaviness
- Perfect under moisturizer and SPF
- Suitable for all skin types
- Niacinamide: Reduces dark spots and strengthens the skin barrier.
- Mandelic Acid: Provides gentle exfoliation, suitable for sensitive skin.
- Azelaic Acid: Reduces pigmentation and improves skin tone.
Dermatologist
Developed
Vegan
Friendly
Clean
Beauty Commitment
Cruelty
Free
Suitable for All
Skin Types
Clean
Ingredients
How to use
Where it fits in your routine
Morning (AM)
- 1 Cleanseyour usual cleanser
- 2 SerumRadiance Serum
- 3 Moisturizeyour usual moisturizer
- 4 SPFyour daily SPF
Evening (PM)
- 1 Cleanseyour usual cleanser
- 2 SerumRadiance Serum
- 3 Moisturizeyour usual moisturizer
How often: Once or twice daily
How: After cleansing, press 2–3 drops onto face and neck; let absorb, then moisturize and use SPF in the morning.
Good to know
- Alternate evenings with retinol at first; don't layer the same night
- Don't layer with other AHA/BHA exfoliants the same night
- Always follow with SPF during the day
- Avoid the eye area

Simple steps to your best results.
Simple steps to make the most of your skincare routine, day and night.
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Step 1PreparationCleanse (and tone, if you use a toner), then let skin dry.
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Step 2ApplicationAfter cleansing, press 2–3 drops onto face and neck; let absorb, then moisturize and use SPF in the morning.
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Step 3FrequencyOnce or twice daily.
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Results you can see.
A lightweight serum with niacinamide, mandelic and azelaic acids that helps boost radiance and reduce the look of dark spots for a more even-looking complexion.
*Results may vary. Consistent use delivers the best results.
What to expect, week by week
Day 1
Apply 2–3 drops after cleansing, morning and night. Follow with moisturizer, and SPF in the morning.
Weeks 2–4
Many customers notice smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin.
Weeks 6–8
Deeper results for dark marks and uneven tone with continued daily use and SPF.
Based on customer feedback with consistent use and daily SPF. Individual results vary.
Illustrative images. Not actual customer results.
Real people, real routines.
Moments from creator videos featuring the Absolut Skin brightening line.
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Creator videoStills from videos by creators who partnered with Absolut Skin. Individual experiences vary.
Key Ingredients in the Radiance Serum
Niacinamide, mandelic acid and azelaic acid work together to help fade the look of dark spots and even out skin tone.
Niacinamide
Helps the look of dark spots and supports the skin barrier.
Mandelic Acid
Provides gentle exfoliation for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Azelaic Acid
Helps the look of pigmentation and uneven tone.
Developed by a dermatologist, loved by skin.
Every formula is developed with Dr. Romario Thomas to be gentle, effective and simple to use every day.
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Dermatologist Tested
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Suitable for Sensitive Skin
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Paraben & Oil Free
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Non Comedogenic
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Ophthalmologist Tested
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Allergy Tested
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all—it’s feather-light, fast-absorbing, and layers perfectly under cream or SPF.
Three actives: niacinamide to help even tone and support the skin barrier, mandelic acid for gentle exfoliation, and azelaic acid to help fade the look of dark marks.
It can help the look of dark marks left after breakouts and uneven, sun-related discoloration, thanks to niacinamide, mandelic acid and azelaic acid. It won't change raised or indented scars, so wear SPF daily to help prevent new dark marks.
Yes, but introduce actives one at a time. If you also use retinol or an AHA/BHA exfoliant, use them on alternate evenings at first and stop if you notice irritation. Always wear SPF in the day.
It's listed as suitable for sensitive skin, and mandelic acid is a gentler exfoliating acid. Because it contains acids, patch test first and start once daily; check the full ingredient list if you avoid specific ingredients such as fragrance.
It depends on how much you use. You only need 2–3 drops per application, once or twice daily.
Real routines, on camera.
See how creators use the Radiance Serum, and hear from Dr. Thomas on how it fits your routine.
- Creator video
- From Dr. Thomas
- Absolut Skin video
Videos by creators who partnered with Absolut Skin and Dr. Romario Thomas, Absolut Skin's founder and the Absolut Skin team. Individual experiences vary.
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