Tone work is the slowest thing in skincare and the one where sunscreen does most of the heavy lifting.
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Turmeric drew you in and it is there, but at 17th of 55 rather than up front.
You want tranexamic acid as the main active. It sits 32nd of 62, with niacinamide doing the heavy lifting.
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