Irritation
A scrub, a strong acid or a serum that stings inflames the skin.
For dark marks on every skin toneFirst light dark-spot serum · ships mid-January
Brightening, not bleaching.
Harsh brighteners can irritate skin into making new marks. First light fades the look of dark marks with tranexamic acid and niacinamide. No peel, no sting.
20% off every pre-order
- Fragrance freeNothing added to sting
- Non-exfoliatingNo peel, no flaking
- For every skin toneDeep and sensitive skin included
- 20% off pre-ordersCancel any time
The problem
Why dark marks
keep coming back
The usual fix is something stronger. On sensitive and deeper skin tones, stronger often means a new mark.
Extra pigment
Melanin-rich skin answers inflammation by making more pigment.
A new mark
The mark you were fading gets company. So you reach for something stronger.
Break the loop
Fade marks without irritating the skin. Gentler, for longer.
Pre-orderThe heroMorning + evening
First light
Dark-Spot Serum · 30 ml
A light gel serum with 3% tranexamic acid and 5% niacinamide to target the look of dark marks and uneven tone, with green tea and aloe to calm. In an airless pump that keeps it fresh. Gentle enough for morning and night on every skin tone, sensitive skin included.
targets dark markstargets uneven tonefragrance freenon-exfoliating
€25.60€3220% off
- Ships mid-January
- Cancel any time before it ships
- Made in Europe
- Key ingredients
- 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, green tea
- How to use
- One to two pumps on clean, dry skin, morning and night. Follow with glaze and SPF in the morning, and afterglow at night.
- Best for
- Dark marks after breakouts and uneven tone on every skin tone, sensitive skin included.
How it works
Gentle actives,
no peel
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FadesIn First light
Tranexamic acid
Interrupts the signals that tell skin to overproduce pigment, so dark marks fade without the irritation that makes them come back.
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Niacinamide
Slows pigment reaching the surface, calms redness and strengthens the barrier. Works quietly alongside everything else.
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Green tea
A plant extract rich in antioxidants that soothes skin and helps keep redness down.
Harsh brighteners
vs first light
Harsh brightenersFirst light
How it worksExfoliates or peels the surfaceCalms the signals that make extra pigment
On sensitive skinCan sting, flake and inflameNo exfoliating acids, no sting
Risk of new marksHigher on deep skinBuilt to avoid irritation
ComfortOften leaves skin tight and dryPaired with glaze to keep skin calm
Made for every skin tone
Even tone starts with calm skin.
No peel and no added fragrance. First light works on the look of dark marks with 3% tranexamic acid and 5% niacinamide, morning and night.
Pre-order first light · €25.60The full routine
Fade it.
Keep skin calm.
Marks fade best on calm skin. Pair first light with glaze by day and afterglow at night, both fragrance free.
Two minutes,
twice a day
Morning
- First light
- Glaze
- Your SPF
Evening
- First light
- Afterglow
Results vary. Wear SPF every morning: sun keeps dark marks around longer.
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Questions
What is a dark mark, exactly?
Extra pigment left behind after a breakout, a bite or irritation. On deeper skin it is more common and can last for months. It is not a scar, and it can fade.
Why not just use a stronger brightener?
Strong acids, scrubs and high-strength serums can irritate sensitive skin, and irritation can leave new marks. First light is non-exfoliating, so it works without the sting.
How long until I see a difference?
Dark marks fade over weeks, not days. Give it 8 to 12 weeks of daily use, with SPF every morning. Results vary.
Can I use it with my other products?
Yes. It sits between cleanser and moisturizer, morning and night. Patch test first if your skin is reactive.
When does my pre-order ship?
In mid-January. You can cancel any time before it ships for a full refund.
Is it fragrance free?
Yes. Every clarivé formula is fragrance free and built barrier first.
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