ESK Evidence Skincare · Pigmentation
Enlighten
A lightweight daily cream with 0.1% 4-n-butylresorcinol and 5% niacinamide for a more even-looking skin tone.
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£69.00RRP
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About this product
Enlighten is specifically designed to help create the appearance of a more even skin tone. This lightweight cream helps to gently create a more even skin tone and hydrate and improve the barrier function of the skin.
While rarely used, 4-n-butylresorcinol (4nB) has some of the best evidence in this arena. Enlighten combines 4nB (0.1%) and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) (5%) to create a rare combination of gentle yet effective ingredients. Enlighten helps tackle a mottled or uneven skin tone and is suitable for long term daily use
How to use
Apply 1-2 pumps to fingertips and apply to face after cleansing and under sunscreen in the morning. Can also be applied in the evening.
Full ingredients
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hydrocarbons C12-C16, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, 4-N-Butylrescorcinol, Disodium EDTA, Dodecylheptaglycol, Hydrocarbons C11-C13, Pentylene Glycol, Urea, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silicic Acid, Tocopherol Acetate, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Potassium Lactate, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Serine, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Sodium Citrate, Octanoic Acid, Resveratrol, Acrylic acid, Cyclohexane, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate
Precautions
ESK does not recommend using Hydroquinone and 4-n-butylresorcinol at the same time, as this can be too harsh on the skin barrier (the two can be alternated while transitioning from Hydroquinone). On 4-n-butylresorcinol, ESK notes it has very low systemic absorption and is usually presumed to be pregnancy-safe, but it has not been specifically trialled in pregnant women; check with your clinician before using any skincare products in pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, ESK advises swapping out Ultimate A and using Enlighten instead as a gentle, effective alternative.