# #170) WE ARE ENDING THIS! Hyperpigmentation Finale!

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Podcast: [Chemist Confessions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199)
Published: 2026-03-25T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://chemistconfessions.podbean.com/e/170-we-are-ending-this-hyperpigmentation-finale/
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## Resource

We are taking a break from hyperpigmentation actives! In this finale, we tie together months of research to help you build the ultimate hyperpigmentation skincare routine.We rank the actives from our last 10 episodes—including Hydroquinone, Azelaic acid, Arbutin, Glutathione, Thiamodol, Symwhite, etc. —from S-Tier (Gold Standard) to Tier “Meh.” We also filter through the 18 products we tested down to the ones we think should be on your radar and warn you about "Niacinamide Overload." Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: Our Hyperpigmentation Journey Recap1:34 - How to Build a Hyperpigmentation Routine Framework3:37 - S-Tier Actives: The Most Effective Brightening Ingredients5:44 - A-Tier: Reliable, Well-Tested Actives for Dark Spots7:12 - B-Tier: Decent but with some caveats10:23 - C-Tier & "Meh"14:17 - Top Product Recommendations: which ones should you actually try?21:07 - The Niacinamide Math: Avoid Potential Skin Irritation from OverlayeringProduct LinksLA ROCHE-POSAY | Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl + Niacinamide: https://go.shopmy.us/p-47880551 (use code: CHEMISTCONFESSIONS10 for 10% off)EUCERIN | Radiant Tone Dual Serum Dark Spot Corrector: https://go.shopmy.us/p-47881019ULTA | The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-49134844ANUA | Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-49134854PAULA'S CHOICE | 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-49134896Numbuzin Glutahione TXA Advanced Dark Spot Ampoule Concentrate: https://go.shopmy.us/p-49134975 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/chemistconfessions

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