Routine by concern
Korean skincare routine for dark spots
To even out skin tone, the Korean routine pairs gentle brightening actives, used consistently, with daily sunscreen, without exception. Here, step by step, is the routine the Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis recommends.
Even out skin tone
Dark spots appear with sun exposure, blemish marks or time. They fade slowly: consistency and sun protection are decisive.
Actives to look for
Niacinamide
helps reduce the look of dark spots
Vitamin C
evens the complexion
Tranexamic acid
targets the look of stubborn spots
Arbutin
helps even the skin tone
Morning and evening
The routine, step by step
This is the balanced routine our skin diagnosis builds. It then adapts it to your other answers: concerns, number of steps, ingredients to avoid.
Morning
- 1
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 2
Toner
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 3
Targeted serum
Niacinamide or tranexamic acid serum
Dark spots: morning and evening, consistently.
- 4
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
- 5
Sunscreen
SPF 50+ sunscreen
Dark spots: without daily protection, they come back.
Evening
- 1
Cleansing oil
Cleansing oil or balm
- 2
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 3
Toner
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 4
Targeted serum
Niacinamide or tranexamic acid serum
Dark spots: morning and evening, consistently.
- 5
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
Every week
- 1
Exfoliant · 1 to 2 evenings a week
Gentle AHA exfoliant
Dark spots: to speed up surface renewal.
How long does it take?
First visible results in 8 to 12 weeks.
Our tips
- Apply your products from the most fluid to the richest, leaving about thirty seconds between steps.
- Without daily sunscreen, spots come back: it is the step every other one depends on.
Your questions
Which actives help with dark spots?
Niacinamide: helps reduce the look of dark spots. Vitamin C: evens the complexion. Tranexamic acid: targets the look of stubborn spots. Arbutin: helps even the skin tone.
How long before I see results on dark spots?
First visible results in 8 to 12 weeks.
Is this routine right for me?
It is a starting point. The free Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis tailors it to your skin in two minutes (skin type, priorities, number of steps, ingredients to avoid), then an expert advisor fine-tunes it with you in our Paris store.
Your routine, made to measure
Two minutes, seven questions: the free skin diagnosis tailors this routine to your skin and emails it to you.
Cosmetic advice that does not replace a dermatologist's opinion. Product types and actives, with no brand imposed: our advisor guides you in store based on the latest arrivals.