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Pigment Gel HQ Free

PCA Skin

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Details & care

What it is: A spot treatment serum to promote an even skin tone.

Who it's for: Ideal for normal skin types or all types of uneven skin tone.

What it does: This hydroquinone-free formula is ideal for use by those who cannot tolerate hydroquinone.

How to use: After cleansing, spot-treat with a thin layer and allow to penetrate. Follow with any other appropriate corrective products and broad-spectrum SPF in the daytime and moisturizer at night. Use 1-2 times per day, based on tolerance.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; synthetic dye-free; synthetic fragrance-free; mineral oil-free; petrolatum-free; lanolin-free
  • Not tested on animals
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5504143
  • Core Product ID 3333359U8B

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PCA SKIN

PCA SKIN was founded in 1990, a collaboration between an aesthetician and a dermatologist. The company's product development and quality-assurance processes go above and beyond industry standard, and its formulas are researched and formulated by an in-house chemist. PCA SKIN has solutions to address a wide variety of skin types and conditions, and its products create visible results.

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(50)503.9 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

June 24, 2026

Amazing product

It not only removes very effectively the spots but laso provides a healthy looking glow and prevents spots to reappear when exposed to sun, of course with the use of sunscreen, just love it!
Adriana
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Most helpful critical review

May 1, 2022

Don’t waste your money

I have been using this product for a few weeks now religiously twice a day, absolutely no changes what so ever with my dark spots and malasma. I’m sorry I spend my money on this.
VeronicaZar
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1 star18%
May 1, 2022

Don’t waste your money

I have been using this product for a few weeks now religiously twice a day, absolutely no changes what so ever with my dark spots and malasma. I’m sorry I spend my money on this.
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VeronicaZar
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8found this helpful
Aug 27, 2022

This does not work

Expensive and hasnt done anything for my dark spots
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LDWNM
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3found this helpful
June 24, 2026

Amazing product

It not only removes very effectively the spots but laso provides a healthy looking glow and prevents spots to reappear when exposed to sun, of course with the use of sunscreen, just love it!
Reposted from PCAskin
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Adriana
June 5, 2026
I haven’t tried this product yet so I can’t give an accurate star review but I’ve incredible things about this product specifically
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Sonlira17
Aug 5, 2025

Urgent Inquiry

Product has been working okay thus far, I've been using it for a week and experienced no issues. I have just one question. Can this be paired with the C&E Advanced Serum, and if yes, which should be used first? I would really appreciate an expedite response as I'm about to purchase another bottle of this and the C&E Advanced Serum.
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Rika
June 14, 2025

Love this stuff

I have used this for a number of years, and the hq free works great on my darker skin tone. I do use the full PCA system: cleansers, toners, serums, clinicalm, moisturizer, and mask. The HQ free allows me to even tone my sensitive skin without fear of over use of any hydroquinone gel. I do miss the A&C serum but thats life. Fingers crossed, hope PCA keeps hq free around.
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SonyB
Apr 28, 2025

Pigment Gel/Serum results

I have been using PCA pigment products for the past 2 months. Seeing no results yet.
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PCAskin response
Hi Becky, thank you for sharing your experience with our Pigment Gel. We appreciate hearing feedback about our products and will be sure to pass this back to our team. For additional assistance, call or text us at 844.722.2428.
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Becky AM
Dec 18, 2024

Skin like glass

So I have to start by saying that the gel has a strong alcoholic smell. Luckily it penetrates quickly into my skin and the smell dissipates. I then layer it with a retinoid and night oil from a different brand, and, I tell you what, I wake up to smooth, glass like skin. The dark bags under my eyes are gone. I was actually in shock the first time when I looked in the mirror the next day. I will say though that I don’t spot treat but rather use it as a thin all over serum on my face. Sometimes it tingles but it’s not a burn. And like I said, I wake up to beautiful skin the next day.
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WaMugikuyu
Oct 30, 2024

Brown spots

I’ve used this for years and it works but I only put it on the actual dark spot and it did nothing at first so I increased to 3 times a day and notices a slight burning sensation. The spot literally darkened dried cracked and peeled off! Amazing if it’s not tingling a little it may not be working for you. Tingle not burn you have to adjust frequency according to your skin sensitivity. My mask of pregnancy was really dark and this worked like magic! Life changing. My issue now is this product tripled in price so I am going to a cheaper prescription that actually works better Retin-A. Drop the price to affordable and I will purchase but triple what I paid last time is not worth it.
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Anonymous
Apr 18, 2024

Not for sensitive skin

It says this is good for sensitive skin. Mine is not super sensitive but can get irritated with some products. This is one. It burns when I apply so I can’t use it very often, it’s very damaging to my skin barrier. I wish I knew which ingredient caused this so I could avoid in other products.
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PCAskin response
We're so sorry to hear about your experience with our Pigment Gel! We suggest you discontinue use immediately and reach out to us at https://www.pcaskin.com/contact / or via Phone & SMS: 844.722.2428 so we can best resolve this for you.
Alidink
Oct 20, 2023

Skin like glass!

I bought this product from my Massage Envy to help even out my skin tone, I do have some sun damage (I live in Texas) and I’m 47 (I’ll try any product once). This pigment gel is AMAZING. It leaves my skin so smooth & it hydrates. I can apply it everyday after cleansing my face, either AM or PM. One bottle lasts a month for me, and I’ve been using it in my skincare regimen for about 6 months.
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KK10426
Sept 3, 2023

Hyper pigmentation

I love this product it works so well. It will definitely continue to be in my skin care regimen.
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