{"product_id":"the-dark-spot-brightening-set","title":"The Dark-Spot Brightening Set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-section { border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 24px 0; margin: 0; }\n.ab-section summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0; position: relative; padding-right: 40px; }\n.ab-section summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.ab-section summary::after { content: '+'; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 300; color: #c97a7a; line-height: 1; }\n.ab-section[open] \u003e summary::after { content: '\\2212'; }\n.ab-section-body { padding: 24px 0 8px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:8px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6a6560;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"line-height:2.4;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eDark spots\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMelasma\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003ePost-acne marks\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eUneven tone\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSun damage\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eCombination\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eOily\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#faf6f1;color:#1a1a1a;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eThe mask of pregnancy is real — and it fades slowly, gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eNobody warned me about the patches. After I had Alina, I noticed this cloudy shadow across my cheeks and above my lip that hadn't been there before — the “mask of pregnancy,” melasma, the thing hormones and sunshine gift you and then leave behind. And the old marks from breakouts that used to fade in a week suddenly seemed to stay for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eI tried the harsh stuff first — the vitamin C that stung, the acids that left me red and flaking, the “brightening” products that just irritated skin already stretched thin by no sleep. None of it was gentle enough for the version of me that had four minutes to herself between the shower and the baby waking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSo I built this set instead. Three K-beauty steps that work \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e tired, hormonal skin, not against it: a calming toner to prep, a niacinamide + tranexamic-acid serum to genuinely fade dark spots and even things out, and a barrier cream to seal it all in. No hydroquinone, no stinging acids — just steady, patient brightening you can actually keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INSIDE \u0026 WHAT YOU SAVE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:28px 28px 24px;margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat's inside \u0026amp; what you save\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e9e6e2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eAnua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e$34\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e9e6e2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eAnua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e$45\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e9e6e2;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eDr. Althea 345 Relief Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e$38\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:14px 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6a6560;\"\u003eBought separately\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6a6560;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e$117\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;padding:16px 0 0;border-top:2px solid #1a1a1a;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe Dark-Spot Brightening Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#a85d5d;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e$103\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:right;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#c97a7a;color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;\"\u003eYou save $14\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY THESE WORK TOGETHER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eWhy these three work together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eFading pigmentation isn't about one hero product — it's about giving the active step the calmest, best-supported skin to work on. That's the whole logic of this routine: \u003cstrong\u003eprep and calm, then correct, then protect the result.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each step exists so the next one can do its job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#a85d5d;\"\u003eStep 1 — Prep \u0026amp; calm (Heartleaf 77% Toner).\u003c\/strong\u003e Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) is the gentlest way to settle skin before an active. It sweeps away leftover cleanser and hard-water residue, tops up light hydration, and quiets the low-grade redness that hormonal, sleep-deprived skin runs on. Calmer skin tolerates the serum far better — which is exactly why the brightening step doesn't sting the way vitamin C or acids can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#a85d5d;\"\u003eStep 2 — Correct (Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum).\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the engine of the set, and it's a best-seller for a reason. It pairs two proven tone-evening actives that attack discolouration from two angles: \u003cstrong\u003etranexamic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e interrupts the pigment pathway that melasma and hormonal dark spots run on, while \u003cstrong\u003e10% niacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e slows pigment from surfacing and visibly evens the overall tone. Together they fade dark spots, post-acne marks and that pregnancy “mask” — without hydroquinone and without the sting. Prepping with the toner first means every drop lands on receptive, hydrated skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#a85d5d;\"\u003eStep 3 — Protect the result (Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream).\u003c\/strong\u003e Actives only keep working if the barrier stays intact. This cushioning cream locks the serum in, replaces the water and lipids tired skin loses, and keeps the barrier strong so you can use the serum consistently — which is the single biggest factor in whether pigmentation actually fades. Seal it in, protect it, and the correcting step compounds night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE ALINA PROMISE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #c97a7a;border-radius:8px;padding:32px 28px;margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eThe Alina Promise\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eGive this set an honest 60 days. If your skin doesn't feel calmer, more even and better looked-after — or a product just doesn't suit you — I'll refund it or swap it for something that fits. No sending it back, no fine print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@alinabeauty.com.au\" style=\"color:#a85d5d;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehello@alinabeauty.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e — I personally reply within 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;color:#6a6560;\"\u003e— Edwina, founder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: WHAT EACH STEP DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat each step does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAnua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner — \u003cspan style=\"color:#6a6560;font-size:14px;\"\u003ethe calm base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003e77% heartleaf extract soothes redness and reactivity while adding a first, light layer of hydration. It preps skin so the serum absorbs evenly and without irritation. Use it as your first leave-on step, morning and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAnua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum — \u003cspan style=\"color:#6a6560;font-size:14px;\"\u003ethe dark-spot corrector\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003eThe active step. 4% tranexamic acid targets the pigment pathway behind melasma and hormonal spots; 10% niacinamide evens overall tone and reduces the look of dark marks and post-acne discolouration. Gentle enough for daily use, unlike many vitamin C or acid brighteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDr. Althea 345 Relief Cream — \u003cspan style=\"color:#6a6560;font-size:14px;\"\u003ethe barrier seal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003eA cushioning moisturiser that seals in the serum, restores lost moisture and lipids, and keeps the skin barrier strong so you can keep the routine going without irritation. The final step, AM and PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: HOW TO USE IT --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eAfter cleansing, morning and night, layer thinnest to richest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:180px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;color:#c97a7a;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eToner\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003ePat a few drops of the Heartleaf toner over clean skin with your hands. AM + PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:180px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;color:#c97a7a;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSerum\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003eSmooth a few drops of the Niacinamide + TXA serum over the whole face, focusing on dark spots. AM + PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:180px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;color:#c97a7a;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCream\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0;\"\u003eSeal everything in with the 345 Relief Cream. AM + PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:20px 0 0;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne non-negotiable:\u003c\/strong\u003e wear sunscreen every morning. UV is what darkens spots and undoes brightening — daily SPF is what protects the progress this set makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: WHAT TO EXPECT --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFading pigmentation is a patience game — it happens, but it's gradual. Here's an honest timeline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWeek 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eSkin feels calmer, softer and more hydrated. Redness settles. Texture looks smoother.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWeek 4–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eOverall tone starts to look more even and “lit from within.” Newer post-acne marks begin to fade first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWeek 8–12+:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eStubborn melasma and older sun spots soften with continued daily use. This is where consistency pays off.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#6a6560;margin:16px 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003eTwo things decide your results more than anything else: \u003cstrong\u003eusing it consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e (every day, both actives working night after night) and \u003cstrong\u003ewearing SPF daily\u003c\/strong\u003e. Skip the sunscreen and pigment simply darkens back up — so treat SPF as part of the routine, not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: BEST FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eBest for your skin type\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eThis set suits \u003cstrong\u003eall skin types\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's built around gentle brightening, so it works where harsher vitamin C or AHA routines can't. Anyone with dark spots, post-acne marks, melasma or uneven tone is the core fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDry skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eIdeal. The niacinamide + TXA serum won't dry you out the way vitamin C or acids can, and the 345 Relief Cream restores the moisture and lipids dry skin lacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCombination skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eA great fit. Niacinamide helps balance oil in the T-zone while the toner and cream keep drier areas comfortable. Layer the cream lighter where you're oilier.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eOily skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eWorks well. Niacinamide is a favourite for oil-prone skin, the textures are lightweight, and the cream is cushioning without feeling heavy. Apply the cream in a thin layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSensitive skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eThis is where the set shines. Heartleaf calms, niacinamide and tranexamic acid are far gentler than acids or high-strength vitamin C, and there's no hydroquinone. Patch test first and ease in if you're very reactive.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:2px solid #e8a9a9;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003ePregnancy \u0026amp; breastfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eThis set isn't specifically marketed as pregnancy-safe. Topical tranexamic acid and niacinamide are generally considered low-risk, but everyone's situation is different — please run it past your GP or midwife before starting if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: QUESTIONS ANSWERED --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 0;\"\u003eWill this actually fade my melasma?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eMelasma is stubborn and hormonally driven, so be patient — but the tranexamic acid + niacinamide combination is one of the gentlest evidence-backed approaches to it. Expect gradual softening over 8–12+ weeks with consistent use, and know that daily SPF is essential or it will darken straight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 0;\"\u003eIs it safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eTopical tranexamic acid and niacinamide are generally considered low-risk, but this set isn't specifically marketed as pregnancy-safe — please check with your GP or midwife before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 0;\"\u003eDo I really need sunscreen with this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — every single morning. UV exposure is the main thing that triggers and deepens dark spots. Without daily SPF the serum is fighting an uphill battle; with it, your progress holds. Sunscreen isn't included in this set, so pair it with one you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 0;\"\u003eWill it sting or make me flaky like acids did?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eThat's exactly why this set exists. There are no stinging acids, no high-strength vitamin C and no hydroquinone — just niacinamide and tranexamic acid, buffered by a calming toner and a barrier cream. It's designed to be kind to tired, reactive, postpartum skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 0;\"\u003eCan I use it morning and night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — all three steps are gentle enough for twice-daily use. If your skin is very sensitive, start once a day (at night) for the first week, then build up to AM and PM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VALUE STACK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;padding:28px;margin:36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere's what comes with your order\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e• Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum \u0026amp; Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e• Free shipping on orders over $59\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e• 60-day refund-or-swap promise\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e• Personal product matching by email with Edwina\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e• 1% of your order donated to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-radius:8px;padding:28px;margin:36px 0;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eKey details\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#f0ece7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eKey ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heartleaf 77%, Niacinamide 10%, Tranexamic Acid 4%, barrier-restoring lipids\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks \u0026amp; uneven tone — all skin types\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone wanting an overnight fix, or seeking a specifically pregnancy-safe routine without checking with their GP first\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM + PM — toner, then serum, then cream; always finish with SPF in the morning\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eShips from Sydney\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1–3 business days\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alina Beauty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665218162849,"sku":null,"price":103.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/hf_20260708_041112_f2ce3b20-6254-4a3e-af53-be2e358bddc3.png?v=1783484451","url":"https:\/\/alinabeauty.com.au\/products\/the-dark-spot-brightening-set","provider":"Alina Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}