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BRIGHTEN

Daily exfoliating and hydrating antioxidant cleanser combines 5% Lactic Acid, Green Tea, + Niacinamide to fade discoloration, and leave skin noticeably luminous.

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Key Ingredients

Green Tea

Powerfully brightens and evens skin tone while providing antioxidant protection against environmental stressors. With 600% more potent polyphenols and EGCG than standard green tea, it also supports moisture retention and smooths fine lines for a radiant complexion.

5% Lactic Acid

Gently exfoliates to promote cell turnover, improving texture and balancing uneven skin. It also attracts moisture, boosting hydration and elasticity for a smoother, more supple complexion.

Niacinamide

Also known as Vitamin B3, this multi-functional skin-restoring ingredient visibly reduces enlarged pores, improves dull, uneven skin tone, boosts skin's barrier strength and hydration, and helps mitigate the negative effects of environmental stressors.

Allantoin

Proven skin-soother that calms sensitivity and irritation while boosting hydration to soften and smooth.

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This product is Dermatologist Formulated. Clinically Tested. Cruelty Free.

Adding Brighten to your routine

Brighten is your first step — but it does double duty. Unlike a basic cleanser, it gently exfoliates as it cleanses, helping to fade discoloration and improve texture while laying a clean, bright foundation for your serums and SPF. For best results, use as your second cleanse in the evening after removing makeup first.

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Benefits + Use

Brighten is a dual-action brightening cleanser that combines 5% Lactic Acid and Niacinamide with super-potent Green Tea to gently exfoliate, fade dark spots, calm sensitivity, and reveal a more even, radiant complexion with every wash.

How to Use

Apply a small amount to damp skin twice daily. Gently massage in circular motions to lather, then rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with serum, moisturizer, and SPF. Best used as second cleanser. Avoid the eye area. Do not apply to red, irritated, or peeling skin.

Recommended for Skin Types

ll skin types, especially dehydrated skin, uneven skin tone, and textural irregularities.

Meaga Tips

Use as your second cleanse at night after removing makeup for the most noticeable brightening results. This product contains an AHA (Lactic Acid) that can increase sun sensitivity — always follow with SPF during the day, and for a week after use.

Ingredients

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What's Inside

Brighten is formulated with a potent combination of exfoliating acids, brightening botanicals, and skin-calming actives that work together to reveal clearer, more luminous skin over time.

Green Tea + 5% Lactic Acid

A brightening powerhouse combination. The super-potent Green Tea (with 600% more EGCG than standard extracts) evens skin tone and provides antioxidant protection, while 5% Lactic Acid gently exfoliates for improved texture, hydration, and elasticity.

also made with Niacinamide, Allantoin, Aloe Vera

FAQ

Need to know

What makes Brighten different from a regular cleanser?

Brighten works as both a cleanser and a brightening treatment in one step. The 5% Lactic Acid gently exfoliates while you cleanse, improving texture and fading discoloration over time. The super-potent Green Tea extract — 600% more concentrated than standard green tea — provides antioxidant protection and helps even skin tone with every wash. It's a meaningful step, not just a basic cleanse.

Is Brighten safe for sensitive skin?

Yes — while it contains an AHA, the formula is carefully balanced with soothing ingredients like Allantoin, Aloe Vera, and Centella Asiatica to minimize any risk of irritation. If you're new to exfoliating cleansers, start once daily and see how your skin responds before building to twice-daily use.

Do I need to wear SPF when using Brighten?

Yes, this is important. Brighten contains 5% Lactic Acid, an AHA that can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and its susceptibility to sunburn. Always apply SPF as the final step in your morning routine when using Brighten — and for one week after. This protects the fresh skin revealed by exfoliation and helps prevent new discoloration from forming.

Can I use Brighten with other exfoliating products?

We recommend being thoughtful here. Brighten already provides gentle exfoliation at the cleansing step, so if you're also using Glycolic Peel Pads or another AHA/BHA product in your routine, space them out — use the peel pads on nights you don't use Brighten as your second cleanse. Layering multiple exfoliating actives on the same day can lead to irritation.

How long before I see results from Brighten?

Most people notice a brighter, more refined-looking complexion within 2–4 weeks of consistent use. Discoloration and uneven tone take longer — typically 6–8 weeks of daily use to see meaningful fading. Consistency is key, and pairing Brighten with an SPF will protect your progress and speed up the results.

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