DARK SPOT CORRECTOR 1.7OZ. Benefits: Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots. Helps improve uneven skin tone and discoloration. EWG VERIFIED. Key Ingredients: Tranexamic Acid: From the amino acid lysine, tranexamic acid is a skin-brightening agent that helps reduce the appearance of dark spots. It also helps improve uneven skin tone and discoloration. It has even been shown to strengthen and improve the skin barrier function.. Niacinamide: Niacinamide is known to help promote keratin, a type of protein that keeps your skin firm and healthy. Niacinamide can help your skin improve the production of ceramide (lipid) barrier, which can help retain moisture. This is beneficial for all skin types, including mature skin.. Formulated Without: Sulfates: DIME products never contain skin-irritating ingredients such as sulfates. Sulfate-free products are gentle on the skin and can help decrease the chances of an allergic reaction.. Phthalates: Certain phthalates (like Dibutyl Phthalate, aka DBP, or DEHP, and DEP) appear on product labels, but most typically remain unlisted, hiding under the term fragrance. Since some phthalates have been linked to hormone disruption, DIME avoids them..