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Pigmentation Skin Care

Brighten your complexion while minimising the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots with ESK’s pigmentation skincare range. Our curated pigmentation skincare products and kits delivers pigmentation skincare combining the strongest evidence-based ingredients and visibly brighten your skin over time.

Download Pigmentation eBook here.

See bottom of the page for more information on pigmentation. 

*While 4-n- Butylresorcinol has been found in studies to have very low systemic absorption, so is usually presumed to be pregnancy-safe, it has not been specifically trialled in pregnant women.

** Please check with your clinician before using any skincare products in pregnancy.

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Enlighten Gold NEW PRODUCT

Enlighten Gold

$115
$57.50
Golden Pigmentation Duo New Product
$240
Hero Kit Save 10% with Kits

Hero Kit

$309 $343
$154 $171
Pigmentation Kit Save 10% with Kits

Pigmentation Kit

$510 $573
$254 $287
Ultimate A Gold

Ultimate A Gold

$125 $150
$62.50
C Forte

C Forte

$103
$51.50
C Serum Lite

C Serum Lite

$97
$48.50
Enlighten Bestseller

Enlighten

$103
$51.50
Zinc Shade

Zinc Shade

$75
$37.50
Gentle Glow PHA Serum

Gentle Glow PHA Serum

$103
$51.50
ESK Smooth Serum exfoliating serum bottle for smoother, brighter-looking skin with glycolic acid, lactic acid and gluconolactone for gentle overnight skin resurfacing.

Smooth Serum

$103
$51.50
Ultimate A

Ultimate A

$115
$57.50
Ultimate A+

Ultimate A+

$125
$62.50
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit Save 10% with Kits

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit

$601 $668
$343 $382

Customer reviews

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Alida H

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Forte, Enlighten Gold, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Hydraboost HA Serum, Ultimate A Gold

"So i’ve been using ESK for about 6 weeks now and i’m super happy with the results. Photo (no filter on either) on the left is before incase it’s not obvious. I have the pigmentation kit and it has made my skin feel amazing. I think there’s a difference in appearance as well. I love the ritual of putting on the different steps morning and night and I will continue using the kit now as it’s part of my daily ritual."

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Anna D

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"Here are my before and after photos taken 5 weeks apart. I am really enjoying my ESK skincare. My biggest concern was my uneven skin tone due to sun damage. I think after using these products for such a short time the difference is remarkable. My skin feels hydrated and plump and the tone is much more even. I highly recommend these products as they are very easy to use with the am and pm marked on the bottles. They really do work."

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Antoinette G

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"Can you turn back the years? Perhaps not but it appears that you can minimise the damage that many of them caused. I have the Mature Pigmented Kit and I love it. These two photos were taken at the same time in the morning bot with no products on and a month apart. I think that my skin looks brighter, smoother, healthier and thankfully younger."

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Camille Z

C Serum Lite, Enlighten Gold, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A Gold, Hydroxy Overnight Mask

"My skin concerns were acne and pigmentation. Since using ESK, I have seen an incredible difference in my skin and can't be happier. I have recommended ESK to all my friends and family and tell them that they will be very impressed with the products and customer service."

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Carolyn R

Regular Pigmented Kit, Hydroxy Cleanser, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"Very pleased. Dear husband remarked a positive effect on crows feet at Christmas. I can really see the change on my aging/ sunspot. Also between my eyebrows... I've been impressed with the results of using ESK for 3+ months. There is noticeably less splotches to my skin (across cheeks/under eyes) and also the pigmentation at my right eye is much lighter."

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Cathy S

Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A, Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*

"I was very sceptical about this skin care range can it do what it claims to, it most certainly can I have noticed a big change to my skin it is alot clearer feel of redness and my pigmentation has improved ALOT! So if in doubt try it you will be very happy with the results and so little is needed so will last a long time alot more than other products on the market😊😊 plus not much makeup will be needed to cover skin as it glows"

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Charlotte C

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A, Pigmentation Kit*, Acne-prone/Oily kit

"Skin is definitely smoother after 30 days of use. I personally love the enlighten cream, it's so light on my skin. Thanks team for the amazing products! "

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Danielle D

Pigmentation Kit*, Hydroxy Cleanser, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Enlighten, Ultimate A

"It is still a work in progress but I am so relieved to finally see results. I never had any pigmentation issues until about two years ago. I have tried so many different products and treatments which has just made my pigmentation worse. I cannot be happier as ESK has given back my confidence and I am able to face the world again without makeup!"

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Eb C

Enlighten, Ultimate A+, Hydroxy Cleanser

"Honestly it's truly amazing! I will shout it from the roof tops!"

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Elissa M

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I have been using the range for around 5 weeks now and I really love the products. I have the range for Mature pigmented skin and the difference the products have made is noticeable for me. I had quite a lot of redness and lots of pigmentation. I always felt embarrassed not wearing a full coverage foundation. I also had skin that felt and looked tired with some dry patches. I noticed a difference in how my skin felt in the first week. By week 2 I was starting to see a softening of the pigmentation. 5 weeks in and I can really see the improvement. Simple regime, great products, practical packaging and excellent service."

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Elizabeth J

Pigmentation Kit*, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"Have been using the Pigmentation Kit for 4 weeks now and have noticed an improvement in my overall skin tone, my hyperpigmentation has lightened a little (in the smaller spots) and I feel that I can go out without makeup on (maybe some blush and mascara). Very happy that the kit didn't react with my skin as I have sensitive skin. My skin feels more supple and smooth too. I cannot wait to see what another month or two brings with the kit!"

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Emily G

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A

"I have been using the ESK range recommended for eczema for one month and can already see pigmentation lightening and a softening of fine lines of my face. I had been using a very basic skin care regime so I had some concerns about using ESK initially given there were 5 different products (including a cleanser), but the products are very easy to use, the numbering on some of the products assists with this. They also smell great and feel wonderful on my skin, even the all important Zinc Shade."

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Emma N

Pigmentation Kit*, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I can’t believe how much my pigmentation has settled down after 1 month. Also breakouts have disappeared. I’m so impressed. The products are divine! Thank you!!"

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Florence M

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Pigmentation Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I followed the morning and evening routine to the letter. I noticed some improvements on my skin texture, smaller pore size and skin glowing/looking very healthy .Is it a miracle cure? My pigmentation did not disappear but I never expected that to happen in 4 weeks!! But it did noticeably improve. Did I like it? YES! So it is a big thumbs up from me from a quality perspective, it is gentle enough to apply everyday without any of the harsh side effects of general targeted treatments yet effective!"

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Gayle R

Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"After using ESK products I can see a remarkable difference in my skins appearance. I am using the pigmentation kit as I wanted to reduce the sun spots that have started to appear. My skin feels and looks a lot fresher. Thankyou for your products"

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Gemma C

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"My tailored ESK skincare set has exceeded all my expectations. I actually didn’t realise how dull and badly pigmented my skin was until seeing my own 4 weeks progress and honestly being in complete shock of the difference it has made! I feel so much more confident now to let my natural skin be on show and not having to hide it behind a face full of makeup. I will 100% continue to use this regime as if it can make this difference in just one month imagine what the long term results can be. Would highly recommend them to anyone that is facing their own skincare issues."

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Grace H

Hydroxy Cleanser, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A+, Hydroxy Overnight Mask, Acne-prone/Oily kit

"My skin has never been super great but it hasn't been super problematic either. It's that traditional combination skin that gets a lot of hormonal breakouts. At 31, I'm a little bit sick of having breakouts AND developing lines as well. I'm all for aging naturally and at the same time, slowing down the process and caring for my skin is important to me. I decided to try ESK because I appreciated the evidence base and the fact that the recommended starter kits didn't have a million different things to do. I work in a rewarding yet demanding job with long days and I need a skin-care routine that is simple and effective. ESK has definitely been that! I've been using it for just over a month now and I have definitely noticed a difference. My skin is a lot more firm and pigmentation has decreased. My usual monthly-hormone breakout was greatly reduced as well. One of the most wonderful aspects of my ESK journey so far has been the customer service. I have NEVER experienced such individualised, supportive customer service and I think that demonstrates how much this company actually wants to help their customers (rather than just getting their money). I highly recommend this brand of skincare and am so glad I found it."

How to improve pigmentation

Pigmentation spots can make your skin look more aged. But before you look for pigmentation skincare online, you need to understand why it happens in the first place. 

Pigment is made by specialized skin cells called melanocytes. The number of melanocytes in your skin actually decreases by 8% to 20% per decade after age 30! And yet areas of mottled, irregular pigmentation are common in sun damaged skin in all races. Like patches of melasma that are common in women, especially when exposed to higher levels of oestrogen, the exact cause is still unknown! When it comes to tackling pigmentation, you need to be patient! 

There are 4 pathways that we target to improve pigmentation. The first is antioxidants such as Ascorbic acid AKA Vitamin C, which neutralises the signal created by UV exposure, to create melanin. Secondly, Niacinamide AKA Vitamin B3 helps stop the transfer of melanin to the superficial skin cells from the melanocytes in the deeper levels. Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHAs not only help with skin cell turnover and breaking up melanin clumps but also directly suppress melanin formation in the skin. Retinal AKA Vitamin A blocks the enzyme tyrosinase, the enzyme in the skin which is critical for the creation of melanin in the first place. It also encourages skin cell turnover and, breaking up melanin clumps. And finally, tyrosinase can be targeted directly. Hydroquinone can be prescribed by your doctor but 4-n-butylresorcinol is more gentle, can safely be used long term, is available in your skincare and it is at least as (if not more) effective to shut down melanin production altogether. 

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What is the best product for skin pigmentation?

There are several paths (most people agree that number is 4) that can be targeted for reducing hyperpigmentation. And while best results come from using a combination of ingredients which target 3 or 4 paths, the single most effective path is inhibition of tyrosinase (a key enzyme required for making pigment in the skin). And the ingredient which does that best is Hydroquinone. But due to concerns around risks of long term use (more than 3 months) and skin irritation, it is increasingly being banned from use. The search for a replacement is still ongoing. The current contender for that role is 4-n-butylresorcinol, which is not only very effective, but also well tolerated. The other paths that can be targeted are through anti-oxidants (Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid), reduction in the transfer of pigment in the skin (Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide) and increased skin cell turnover to flush pigment from the skin (Vitamin A - Retinal). And because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, use of a broadspectrum sunscreen should be top of the list of products.