Palmers Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum - 1 fl oz: Contains Retinol, Liquid Form, Face Application
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 640 ratings
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The product has received mixed feedback, with many guests expressing frustration over the pump mechanism, which often fails to dispense the product effectively. While some guests appreciate the results in fading dark spots and improving skin tone, others are disappointed with the new formula's texture and performance. The thick consistency of the product has also been a common concern, leading to difficulties in usage. Overall, guests have experienced varying results, making it essential to consider personal skin needs before purchasing.
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 121 reviews
effectiveness: 3.63 out of 5
quality: 3.75 out of 5
value: 3.44 out of 5
50% would recommend
14 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 April, 2026Verified purchase
Not recomended
Heavy and gel like with strong fragrance and can sting / burn and I’m not even skin sensitive. Don’t feel as effective as some creams / lotions to even out, reduce age spots, freckles etc - seems worthless as of this point in my use of it.
1 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2026
originally posted on palmers.com
Not for me…..
After trying the dark spot night cream (waaaaay too thick & heavy) I tried this serum…. I love the weight of it, however, WHY is it so heavily scented?!? Too much fragrance for my sensitive skin!!! Sooo disappointing… Doesn’t Palmer’s make anything unscented? Back to my old brand of products I go….😫
1 out of 5 stars
27 November, 2025
originally posted on palmers.com
AWFUL
Tried this for 3 days and it significantly darkened my dark spots all over my body and face. All my progress and money spent on chemical peels and other products gone down the drain and I’m heartbroken.
1 out of 5 stars
25 October, 2025
originally posted on palmers.com
It burns
I wanted to like this so much . But now my face is burnt and raw. I used it just once
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 December, 2024
Try it, stick w it!
I have been using the fade serum for 3 months, applying at least twice a day. My spots have cleared quicker than when I wasn’t using anything on them. Some may think 3 mos is a long time, but I think it’s time enough. I believe not picking the bump and allowing it to burst on its own (or use Mighty Patches- they work for me), using sunscreen, and even putting the serum on when it’s just a pimple and not a dark spot yet, makes the serum more effective. You can barely tell I had a pimple in one of the places and I believe it’s because of this routine. I don’t have any progress pictures, but it has worked on my melanated skin. And I have no problems with the pump. Directions say apply to your entire face. Idk why you would do that. Just apply to the spots!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 June, 2024Verified purchase
This works!
The pump can give you some problems. I have bought this multiple times, and each pump is a hassle. In which case, take a tweezer and use it to pop the bottom of the bottle off.
3 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2024
originally posted on palmers.com
Product works, pump doesn't
Product seems too thick to go through the pump delivery system. I had to take it apart in order to use it.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 May, 2024Verified purchase
Scam
The pump is not working and it feel it’s empty even it’s 30 ml weight
1 reply from Palmers Team team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Dark Spot Corrector. We'd love to look into this issue further. Please contact our Consumer Relations team at info@palmers.com or 1-877-PALMERS, and they will be happy to assist. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 May, 2024Verified purchase
Container needs a new design
The 'pump' feature on this bottle was very difficult to get started.... it squeaked at first ... then after about a good 5 minutes, it started to dispense. Once it did start dispensing, you must remember to shake the bottle really hard to get lotion to dispense. The contents of the bottle were gone in a week. There was no way to screw off the top to see if there was anything left in the bottle so that one could use up any residue. Really disappointing for a Palmer product. Not worth the $15.00 purchase price.
1 reply from Palmers Team team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback Babci. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector. We'd love to look into this issue further. Please contact our Consumer Relations team at info@palmers.com or 1-877-PALMERS, and they will be happy to assist. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 April, 2024Verified purchase
Total waste of money
The pump doesn't work. Came on here and saw others have had the exact same issue. Target should stop selling this, full stop. $12 down the drain.
1 reply from Palmers Team team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum. We'd love to look into this issue further. Please contact our Consumer Relations team at info@palmers.com or 1-877-PALMERS, and they will be happy to assist. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
14 February, 2024
originally posted on palmers.com
Dark Spot Corrector fade serum
The pump does not work. The plastic container is thick so I doubt I will be able to cut it open. I’ve wasted my money!
1 reply from Palmer's Customer Care team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback Christine. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector. We'd love to look into this issue further. A member of our Customer Care team will reach out to you via email for further assistance. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2024
originally posted on palmers.com
what a rip of
I bought this 2 days ago, in New Zealand. I had many online reviews that said the pump didn't work, but I purchased anyway. Sure enough, and much to my frustration and disappointment, the pump didn't work. No way to access the product. My only option was to cut into it. You can see from attached pics how low the content is. There is a large air gap on top of the (very) small amount of product. The pump will never work under these conditions - it cannot suck up a thick ( or any) product without contact. This product is marketed and labelled as 30ml. With over half of the container being empty, and just by the weight of it in my hand, I was skepticl of the weight. So I scraped our every little morsel, tared the plate I put it on (see pics) and it weighs only 12 grams, not 30! ( a gram is roughly interchangable for a ml) THIS PRODUCT IS A MASSIVE SIXTY PERCENT UNDER WEIGHT! This is worse than misleading, it's illegal. This is why governing bodies, like FTC exist - to make sure consumers are protected by this kind of misleading advertising. I see others here (and elsewhere) have been offered refunds for the fact that the pump doesn't work, but quite frankly, it's not good enough. The packaging needs to be redesigned AND quality assurance needs ramp up so this misrepresentation stops. Before I'm told that the low quantity was 'just my bottle' - it isn't. I have been to 3 different pharmacies, and they all weigh the same in the containers, meaning each and every one sold, is underweight by 60%! Palmers - what are you going to do about this????
1 reply from Palmer's Customer Care team - 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing this. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Dark Spot Corrector Fade Serum. We'd love to look into this issue further. A member of our Consumer Relations team has reached out to you via email for additional information. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 January, 2024Verified purchase
Pump is terrible
Pump would not release any product, but I was not able use it.
1 reply from Palmers Team team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback Kao. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our Skin Success Dark Spot Correct Fade Serum. We'd love to look into this issue further. Please contact our Consumer Relations team at info@palmers.com or 1-877-PALMERS, and they will be happy to assist. We hope to hear from you!
1 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2024
originally posted on palmers.com
Old formula was perfect
Palmer’s please bring back the old formula!!!! I gave this one containing Niacinamide a chance but it darkened me!! My knuckles are dark now!! The first formula was perfect unifying my skin tone, completely fading my dark spots even in toughest area like knuckles and elbows. I’m struggling to find a replacement. You really messed me up!! Please bring back your old formula whatever it takes. If you have to sell it at a more expensive price or set up dermatologist to prescribe it on your website like the other websites do. Please do something don’t just leave us hanging.
1 reply from Palmer's Customer Care team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback Noagirl. Hydroquinone is no longer permitted for sale over the counter in the US. Our new active system works by combining powerful tone correcting ingredients including 5% Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Songyi Mushroom and Retinol to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration in as little as two weeks. We recommend using sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine to help protect against sun damage, which can re-darken skin. We will pass your comments along to the appropriate team.
1 out of 5 stars
17 November, 2023Verified purchase
Top is damaged
I cannot get the product from inside the bottle. I keep pumping and pumping, but nothing. Very defective product.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 August, 2023
Best product on the market
no frills, just a product that does what it says it will. I noticed an improvement the first week. I have a brighter and more even skin tone. I highly recommend this serum.
1 out of 5 stars
8 August, 2023
originally posted on palmers.com
Defective pump
It seems that you guys know that your packaging does not work properly. You keep selling it though. Why?
1 reply from Palmer's Customer Care team - 3 years ago
Thank you for the feedback Sabs. We are sorry that you are having trouble with your Skin Success Dark Spot Correct package. A member of our Customer Service team will reach out to you to help with a replacement product.
1 out of 5 stars
29 June, 2023
originally posted on palmers.com
Empty bottle
No product in bottle as far as we can see!! Bought item, impossible to get product out of pump bottle, cannot open bottle to see if there is anything in it! Pumped and pumped no product came out!
1 reply from Palmer's Customer Care team - 3 years ago
Thank you for your feedback! We are so sorry that you are having trouble getting the product out of the Skin Success Dark Spot Corrector Serum bottle. A member of our Customer Service team will reach out to you by email to offer assistance.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 April, 2023Verified purchase
It works
I have been using this 2x a day for 2 months and my dark spots are almost gone!! I will continue to use this product and I'm thankful for it.
3 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2023
originally posted on palmers.com
It works
Can I use this to get rid of dark spots on my butt or thigh?