Ingredient guide
Liquiritin
liquiritin
In short
Liquiritin is a licorice‑derived compound that helps even skin tone by encouraging melanin to disperse more evenly. It can visibly brighten areas of uneven pigmentation with a lower irritation risk than some traditional brighteners. Clinical studies show promising, though still limited, results.
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What it is
Flavanone O-glucoside isolated from Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice root); acts on pigmentation through a mechanism distinct from most brighteners. Stimulates melanin dispersal (redistribution away from the skin surface) rather than inhibiting melanin synthesis; in a randomised double-blind 4-week trial, 1% liquiritin cream outperformed vehicle in participants with melasma; lower irritation potential than hydroquinone or high-concentration kojic acid; pairs well with tyrosinase inhibitors for complementary pathway coverage.
When to use it
Mornings suit it best.
Where it sits
Serums sit after toner and before moisturiser. Thinnest to thickest, water before oil.
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Liquiritin
- Moisturise
- SPF
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What does liquiritin do for skin?
It helps reduce the look of dark spots by promoting the redistribution of pigment rather than slowing pigment formation.
Who is liquiritin for?
It is suitable for people looking to improve uneven tone or dullness with a gentler brightening option.
How is liquiritin used?
It appears in brightening creams or serums and pairs well with niacinamide and hydrating ingredients.
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