ZO® Skin Health Brightalive® – retinol-free skin brightener
ZO® Skin Health Brightalive® is an advanced retinol-free and hydroquinone-free skin brightener. It clinically boosts radiance, reduces visible dark spots and prevents new pigmentation from forming – suitable for daily, year-round use.
Key benefits
- reduces dark spots and pigmentation
- prevents new pigmentation from forming
- boosts radiance and skin uniformity
- hydrates and soothes
- gently removes dead skin cells
Skin type
For all skin types including sensitive skin, and for pigmented skin that does not tolerate retinol.
Key ingredients
- Intelligent Peptide Drone – an encapsulated peptide for fast-acting skin brightening
- Tranexamic acid – helps reduce visible discoloration without irritation or sensitivity
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3) – helps reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone and supports barrier function
- Papain – gentle enzymatic exfoliation improves skin texture and tone
- Beta-glucan and a licorice derivative – soothe and soften the skin
How to use
Use daily, morning and evening, after the Getting Skin Ready step (cleansing, exfoliating, toning). Apply 1–2 pumps and gently massage in until absorbed. Always follow with SPF in the morning; in the evening, with a moisturizer as needed.
Ingredients (INCI)
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Papain, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Palmitoyl sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide, Palmitoyl sh-Tripeptide-5 Norisoleucyl sh-Nonapeptide-1, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Bisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Polyisobutene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Algin, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol
FAQ
Does it contain retinol or hydroquinone?
No – it is a retinol-free and hydroquinone-free brightener based on tranexamic acid, niacinamide and peptides.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Tranexamic acid is described as reducing discoloration without irritation, and beta-glucan with a licorice derivative soothes the skin.
How often should I use it?
Twice a day, morning and evening, followed by SPF in the morning.