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GlyMed Plus Elite Brilliant Tone serum in white pump bottle with silver pump and lavender label, 1.69 oz, on light gray background
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GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone

A potent brightening serum with kojic acid and niacinamide that fades melasma, dark spots, and stubborn hyperpigmentation for a visibly even tone.
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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    • GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone is a corrective brightening serum built to address the most persistent forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun damage, dark spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Where lighter brightening products fall short, this serum delivers through a concentrated stack of tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients that work at the source of excess melanin production. It is fragrance-free and formulated for those ready to take a serious, results-focused approach to uneven skin tone.

      Key Benefits

      Targets melanin overproduction at the source Kojic acid, arbutin, and bearberry extract each inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for triggering melanin synthesis, making this one of the most comprehensive melanin-blocking formulas available without a prescription.

      Calms the inflammation that drives discoloration Niacinamide and licorice root extract (glycyrrhiza glabra) work together to reduce the inflammatory signals that cause skin to overproduce pigment in the first place, especially important for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

      Delivers two forms of vitamin C for visible brightening Both l-ascorbic acid and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate are present, giving the formula both immediate antioxidant activity and a more stable, sustained brightening effect on existing discoloration.

      Resurfaces to accelerate pigment clearance Lactic acid gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin, helping to lift darkened cells and increase the absorption of the brightening actives layered beneath.

      Evens tone with additional plant-based brighteners Diacetyl boldine and rumex occidentalis extract round out the formulation with complementary brightening activity, supporting a more uniform complexion over consistent use.

    GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone is a corrective brightening serum built to address the most persistent forms of hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun damage, dark spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Where lighter brightening products fall short, this serum delivers through a concentrated stack of tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients that work at the source of excess melanin production. It is fragrance-free and formulated for those ready to take a serious, results-focused approach to uneven skin tone.

    Key Benefits

    Targets melanin overproduction at the source Kojic acid, arbutin, and bearberry extract each inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for triggering melanin synthesis, making this one of the most comprehensive melanin-blocking formulas available without a prescription.

    Calms the inflammation that drives discoloration Niacinamide and licorice root extract (glycyrrhiza glabra) work together to reduce the inflammatory signals that cause skin to overproduce pigment in the first place, especially important for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

    Delivers two forms of vitamin C for visible brightening Both l-ascorbic acid and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate are present, giving the formula both immediate antioxidant activity and a more stable, sustained brightening effect on existing discoloration.

    Resurfaces to accelerate pigment clearance Lactic acid gently exfoliates the surface layer of skin, helping to lift darkened cells and increase the absorption of the brightening actives layered beneath.

    Evens tone with additional plant-based brighteners Diacetyl boldine and rumex occidentalis extract round out the formulation with complementary brightening activity, supporting a more uniform complexion over consistent use.

    GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone

    4.7
    Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Based on 9 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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    9 reviews
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      Carly C.
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      GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone
      I recommend this product
      How old are you? 40-49
      What is your skin type? Combination
      What is your skin tone? Fair
      What are your skin concerns? Ageing, Redness
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      3 weeks ago
      Great

      Great for uneven tone

    • DS
      Danielle S.
      Verified Buyer
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      GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone
      How old are you? 40-49
      What is your skin type? Combination
      What is your skin tone? Medium
      What are your skin concerns? Blemish-prone, Pigmentation, Sensitivity, Acne, Wrinkles
      Rated 3 out of 5 stars
      2 months ago
      No pigment improvement

      I waited to review until I’d been using for at least two months. The product felt nice on my sensitive, acne-prone skin but I have not seen any change to my melasma. I layer with retinol at night and had high hopes but will not purchase again. To be clear, this mag be effective for minor skin discoloration but melasma is so stubborn that I have a hard time finding truly effective treatments.

    • TH
      Taylor H.
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      GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone
      I recommend this product
      How old are you? 30-39
      What is your skin type? Combination
      What is your skin tone? Fair
      What are your skin concerns? Acne, Blemish-prone, Pigmentation, Ageing
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      4 months ago
      Love it!

      I've been enjoying this product! I'm a strawberry blonde with lots of freckles and would like a more even tone on my face. I haven't notice major changes yet, but do notice small changes! I don't breakout with this either which is a major plus.

    • LS
      Lauren S.
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      GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone
      I recommend this product
      How old are you? 40-49
      What is your skin type? Combination
      What is your skin tone? Medium
      What are your skin concerns? Acne, Ageing, Pigmentation, Sun Damage, Sensitivity
      Rated 4 out of 5 stars
      9 months ago
      Repurchase

      This is 2nd purchase as I felt it worked well after using consistent for 6 weeks. It’s a bit tacky but does help with lightening my stubborn hyperpigmentation. I use Esthe TXA cream on top of it every night. So maybe combo is key. I also use Glymed Diamond serum in morning after esthe TXA serum.

    • KU
      Karen U.
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      GlyMed Plus Brilliant Tone
      I recommend this product
      How old are you? 50-65
      What is your skin type? Combination
      What is your skin tone? Fair
      What are your skin concerns? Ageing, Pigmentation, Wrinkles, Sun Damage
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      Lovely Serum

      My skin glows after using this.,..