Brightening & dark spots
Goal: More even tone over time
The idea
Vitamin C and niacinamide daily, a gentle AHA a couple of nights a week to renew the surface.
Morning
- 1
Cleanser
Daily - 2
Serum
Vitamin C (L-AA)Daily - 3
Serum
NiacinamideDaily - 4
Moisturizer
Daily - 5
SPF
Sunscreen (SPF)Daily
Evening
- 1
Cleanser
Daily - 2
Serum
NiacinamideDaily - 3
Serum
AHA (glycolic / lactic)2–3× a week - 4
Moisturizer
Daily
Keep in mind
Sun exposure undoes brightening faster than any serum builds it — daily SPF is the real active here.
Complete product routine
Examples from the Haru catalog for each step. Open a sheet to check composition, usage and fit before adding it to your own routine.
Cleanser
Daily
Serum
Vitamin C (L-AA)Daily
Serum
NiacinamideDaily
Moisturizer
Daily
SPF
Sunscreen (SPF)Daily
Cleanser
Daily
Serum
NiacinamideDaily
Serum
AHA (glycolic / lactic)2–3× a week
Build a routine from your own routine
This is a general guide. Haru can sequence your actual products and flag conflicts.
A general template, not personalised or medical advice. Start any strong active slowly, patch-test, and see a professional for anything painful, persistent or worsening.