30 ml, Pack of 1
5 actives. 4 different ways to fade dark spots, post-acne marks, pigmentation and uneven tone — not one ingredient doing all the work. Made in India · Not tested on animals · Sulphate, paraben & silicone-free
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Dark spots and marks usually outlast whatever caused them. A pimple heals in a week. The mark it leaves behind can sit on your face for months. And if you have more melanin in your skin — which most Indian skin does — those marks tend to show up darker and take longer to fade than they would on lighter skin.
Most pigmentation serums pick one or two ingredients and stop there. One active can only interrupt the process at one point. If your pigmentation is coming from more than one cause — old sun spots, fresh acne marks, general unevenness — a single-ingredient serum is only ever working on part of the problem.
Pigment Reset doesn't lean on one high-percentage ingredient to carry the whole formula. It combines five actives that interrupt pigmentation at different points in the process, so more of your skin's actual problem is being worked on at once, not just the part one ingredient happens to be good at.
Alpha-Arbutin and Kojic Acid are two well-studied, hydroquinone-free actives that work on the enzyme responsible for excess pigment, through slightly different routes — which is part of why they're often used together. Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate is a newer, gentler relative of tranexamic acid, and it works on a different part of the process again: the way pigment actually transfers to the surface of your skin, which matters most for sun-triggered and inflammation-triggered dark spots. PAD helps calm the inflammation that turns a healing breakout into a lasting mark in the first place. And Niacinamide, alongside N-Acetyl Glucosamine, works on an earlier step — reducing how much pigment reaches the surface at all.
Four different points of intervention, in one 30ml bottle.
| Ingredient | % | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Arbutin | 2% | A well-studied, hydroquinone-free active that works on the enzyme behind dark spots |
| Kojic Acid | 0.5% | Works on the same enzyme as Alpha-Arbutin, through a different route — the two are often paired for exactly this reason |
| Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate (CTM) | 1% | A newer, gentler relative of tranexamic acid. Helps interrupt how pigment reaches the surface — especially useful for marks triggered by sun exposure or inflammation |
| Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) | 3% | A gentle, azelaic-acid-related active. Helps calm the inflammation that turns a fresh breakout into a lasting mark |
| N-Acetyl Glucosamine | 2% | Works alongside Niacinamide to reduce how much pigment actually reaches your skin's surface |
| Niacinamide | 5% | Supports an even, calmer-looking complexion alongside the other five actives — one part of the system, not the headline |
| Licorice Root Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin | — | Keep the formula calming and hydrating, so a serum with this many actives doesn't leave your skin feeling tight or reactive |
A note on the Niacinamide percentage: if you've used Mystic Dust's other niacinamide serum, you'll notice this one is lower (5% vs. 10%). That's intentional, not a downgrade — see the FAQ below for why.
Most pigmentation serums in this price range use one or two actives. Pigment Reset uses five, working through at least four different mechanisms — and does it without hydroquinone, which isn't part of any Mystic Dust formula. Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate specifically is still rare in Indian skincare — most brands in this category haven't picked it up yet, which means it's a genuinely newer tool for pigmentation, not a repackaged version of what every other serum already uses.
Pigment Reset is built for dark spots, post-acne marks, pigmentation, sun tan and uneven or patchy skin tone — for all skin types.
If active breakouts are your main concern rather than marks left behind, Mystic Dust's Clear Code is built specifically for that instead. If you're not sure which one fits you, the FAQ below walks through the difference.
Pigmentation actives work gradually. Most people need consistent use over several weeks to a couple of months before they see a real difference — pigmentation fades slower than active breakouts do, since you're working against marks that have already set into the skin. Daily use and daily sunscreen matter more here than with almost any other product in a routine.
Pigment Reset — five actives, one bottle, built for dark spots and marks that just won't budge on their own.
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Alpha-Arbutin, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, Kojic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate & IFRA Certified Fragrance.
Suitable for day and night use. If you're new to active ingredients, start with once a day for the first week and see how your skin responds.
Most pigmentation serums in this price range use one or two actives. Pigment Reset uses five, working through at least four different mechanisms — and does it without hydroquinone, which isn't part of any Mystic Dust formula. Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate specifically is still rare in Indian skincare — most brands in this category haven't picked it up yet, which means it's a genuinely newer tool for pigmentation, not a repackaged version of what every other serum already uses.
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No — this serum isn't built around Niacinamide strength. It combines five actives (Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, PAD and N-Acetyl Glucosamine) working through different routes, instead of relying on one high-percentage ingredient to do everything. Niacinamide is one part of that system, not the headline.
Pigment Reset is built specifically for dark spots, post-acne marks, pigmentation and uneven tone, with Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid and Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate added for exactly that. Clear Code is built for active breakouts and oil control instead. Mystic Dust's other niacinamide serum is a lighter, general-purpose option.
It's a newer, gentler relative of tranexamic acid. It works by helping interrupt how pigment reaches the surface of your skin — especially useful for dark spots triggered by sun exposure or inflammation.
Melasma is a specific, often stubborn type of pigmentation, sometimes linked to hormones or sun exposure, and it's best diagnosed by a dermatologist. Cetyl Tranexamate Mesylate, one of this formula's five actives, is a gentler relative of tranexamic acid — an ingredient dermatology research has studied specifically for melasma-type pigmentation. This serum can be part of a routine, but for confirmed melasma we'd always recommend working with a dermatologist rather than relying on any serum alone.
Some adjustment is possible with any active-ingredient serum, especially one containing Kojic Acid. If your skin is reactive, start with once-daily use in week one, and always patch test 24 hours before first use.
It's formulated for all skin types, but with six actives working together, sensitive or reactive skin should patch test first, same as with any actives-based serum.
We'd recommend introducing one new active-ingredient product at a time and watching how your skin responds, rather than layering several new actives together right away.
Pigmentation actives work gradually — most people need several weeks to a couple of months of consistent use, since fading existing marks takes longer than treating active breakouts does.
Yes, more than with most products. Fresh sun exposure can trigger the exact pigmentation this serum is working to fade, so a morning sunscreen isn't optional if you want to see results.
Haan, Pigment Reset launch ke saath COD available rahega, jaise Mystic Dust ke baaki products mein hai.
Returns follow Mystic Dust's standard Returns & Refund Policy — for damaged, defective, wrong or expired items.
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