Skin Brightening Cleanser | Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin & Vitamin E 237ML

A Brightening Face Wash with Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin and Vitamin E

Most brightening cleansers don't name what's in them. This one is built on three actives that each work on pigmentation differently — and it's a brightening formula, not a whitening one. The distinction matters: this evens tone and fades dark spots rather than lightening your natural skin colour.

237ml for Rs. 2,000.

The Three Actives

Kojic Acid — derived from fermented rice, it interrupts tyrosinase, the enzyme the skin uses to produce melanin. Less melanin production means existing dark spots fade and new ones form more slowly.

Alpha Arbutin — works on the same enzyme by a gentler route, which is why the two are commonly paired. It's one of the better-tolerated brightening actives, suitable for skin that reacts to stronger options.

Vitamin E — an antioxidant that protects against the free radical damage driving pigmentation in the first place, while supporting the barrier through cleansing.

What It Does

• Targets dullness and uneven tone from the first step of your routine
• Supports fading of dark spots, post-acne marks and sun-induced pigmentation
• Cleanses without stripping or sensitising
• Suitable for sensitive skin dealing with hyperpigmentation
• Prepares skin for evening treatment steps

An honest note on expectations: this is a rinse-off product, so contact time is short. It supports a brightening routine rather than carrying it. The leave-on steps — the Glycolic Acid toner and daily SPF — do the heavier work.

How to Use

Morning and evening: wet face with lukewarm water, lather gently for 30 seconds, rinse and pat dry.

Evening: follow with the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution on the two to four evenings a week you use it, then moisturize.

Morning: follow with moisturizer and SPF 50 or SPF 70. Sunscreen isn't optional with any brightening routine — UV deepens pigmentation faster than any active can fade it, so skipping it works directly against the product.

Complete the Routine

Paired with the Glycolic Acid 7% Toner in the Skin Brightening Bundle — the cleanser brightens at the surface, the toner exfoliates away the pigmented cells sitting on top of dark spots. Shop the full face wash range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What actives are in this cleanser?
Kojic acid, alpha arbutin and vitamin E — two melanin-inhibiting brighteners plus an antioxidant.

Is this a skin whitening soap?
No. Brightening and whitening aren't the same thing. This evens tone and fades dark spots. It won't lighten your natural skin colour, and it contains no bleaching agents.

What is kojic acid and is it safe?
A brightening agent derived from fermented rice, widely used in skincare and well studied. At cleanser concentrations in a rinse-off format it's well tolerated. Patch test first if your skin is reactive.

Is alpha arbutin good for dark spots?
Yes — it's one of the gentler brightening actives, working by slowing melanin production. Results are gradual, over weeks rather than days.

Does it work on its own?
It helps, but a rinse-off cleanser has limited contact time. For visible change on dark spots, pair it with the glycolic acid toner in the evening and wear SPF every morning. That combination is what produces results.

Can I use it with the Glycolic Acid toner?
Yes — that's the intended pairing. The cleanser rinses off, so it doesn't conflict with the leave-on acid afterwards.

How long until I see results?
Brightening actives work gradually. Expect four to eight weeks of consistent use, with daily sunscreen, before dark spots visibly lighten.