Uneven Skin Tone

Q: Why does my skin look dull rather than spotty?

Usually dead skin build-up plus dehydration. Both are fixable in a few weeks, and neither needs a brightening serum to solve.

Q: How often should I use a glycolic toner?

Two or three times a week, at night. More than that on most skin causes irritation, which makes tone look worse.

Q: Does uneven tone mean I need a stronger product?

Usually the opposite. Over-exfoliated, irritated skin looks blotchier than skin on a simple consistent routine.

Q: Should I be on this page or the dark spots one?

If you can point at specific marks, go to Dark Spots & Pigmentation. If it's general dullness and patchiness with nothing specific to target, you're in the right place.

Skincare for uneven skin tone — blotchy, dull or patchy skin without one specific dark spot — including gentle acid toners for dead-skin build-up and hydrating care for dehydrated skin.