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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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.
Reviews
(50)503.9 out of 5
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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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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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- One Size
- Color:
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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
- Size purchased:
- One Size
- Color:
- NO COLOR
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!
Verified purchase
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
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.
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.
SonyB