How Deconstruct Rebuilt Its Clearing Serum With Dermatologists

Most skincare out there, find out what works, and stick to it. But we did the opposite. A good skincare product never remains the same for too long. It only gets better. And great ones aren't just created in a lab, they’re improved by people who use them every single day. We know it was already working for you, but slowly.  We listened to your feedback on our Dark Spot Clearing Serum and cracked the code on how to help deliver results not only faster, but better.

Deconstruct — Clearing Serum

Lightweight serum with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin that helps fade acne marks, reduce pigmentation, and promote clearer-looking skin.

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We took an already-trusted and loved serum, and made it work even harder for your skin. Making a serum better does not mean just increasing its concentration. There is far more that happens beneath the surface. Deconstruct's Clearing Serum is a dermatologist co-created face serum that pairs 5% niacinamide with 2% alpha arbutin to fade dark spots, acne marks, and uneven tone, now rebuilt with liposomal technology for deeper, gentler delivery."

In this dermatologist-approved guide, we help you understand what changed in the formula, the science behind liposomal delivery, and loop you in on the roadmap on the how and why, the updated serum was co-created with dermatologists to help rethink the formula from the ground-up. 

The Problem With the Original Formula

What the Clearing Serum Got Right

• Effective ingredients to target dark spots i.e., Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide 

• Both these ingredients worked synergistically to help address pigmentation,  dark spots, uneven skin tone and regulate oil in a well-balanced formula. 

• Gentle yet effective concentrations and beginner-friendly formula for skincare newbies 

• Water-based, hydrating formula

• Lightweight and fast-absorbing

• Suitable for layering comfortably under moisturizer and sunscreen, and even makeup.

• Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin 

The Limitations That Dermatologists Flagged Down 

In short, the delivery of the active ingredient.

• In any serum, the active ingredient spreads and stays on the skin’s surface

• The active ingredient does not reach the source of the pigmentation/dark spots. 

Due to this, dermatologists wanted to address delivery with an advanced delivery system called Liposomal Technology.

Why Deconstruct Brought in Dermatologists 

Creating the right serum involves more than just choosing the right ingredients and concentration. We believe in science-backed insights from experts in the field to help deliver the improvements that are proven to work. 

What “Co-Created with Dermatologists” Really Means

We sought out dermatologists as we needed to factor in various skin types, skin compatibility, formulation stability and not compromising on daily skin comfort.

One of the main things we wanted to tackle, is to target how the active is delivered into your skin, and how our already trusted alpha arbutin+ niacinamide combo can work gently and deeper into your skin for faster results. 

The Brief: Same Results, Less Irritation, Faster Results. 

For our Dark Spot Clearing Serum, we wanted to focus on improving the delivery technology of the active to help 

• Least amount of irritation for your skin 

• Same results, but faster 

The Rebuild: What Changed In The New Formula 

For our already tried, trusted and tested serum, we wanted to emphasise that a serum’s effectiveness is more than just the concentration of the ingredient. We wanted our focus to be how the active is delivered into your skin. This brings us to Liposomal Technology. 

Liposomal Technology, Explained Simply. 

Let’s dive into the simple science behind how liposomal technology works. 

Liposomal Technology is a superior and advanced delivery system that encapsulates the active ingredient (such as niacinamide, alpha arbutin or vitamin c) in microscopic lipid or fat-like bubbles, known as liposomes. 

These liposomes are phospholipid-based carriers that mimic your skin’s natural cell membrane, acting as a sort of “Trojan Horse,” making them merge seamlessly into the skin, bypassing the barrier, instead of just sitting on the surface of your skin (National Library of Medicine).

Once inside, the ingredient is released gradually, in a controlled-release manner, instead of being “dumped” on the surface, allowing for targeted delivery of the active, exactly where it needs to go. This ensures efficiency and protection of the active ingredient as well as protects your skin from any irritation. 

As noted in research from Prabhakar et al. (2025), liposomal technology with their encapsulation, greatly enhances delivery systems.

Same Hero Actives, Upgraded Engineering

The same stars under the spotlight… 

• 5% Niacinamide: Highly effective and proven to help uneven skin tone, regulate oil and reduce dark spots in the skin, as it addresses pigmentation and dark spots by limiting the transfer of melanin from deeper skin cells to the surface of your skin

• 2% Liposomal Alpha Arbutin: being a tyrosinase inhibitor, it blocks the creation of pigment in the first place as it travels deep into your skin’s dermis for targeted treatment.

….with an upgrade on how the product is engineered. 

Instead of relying on a traditional delivery system, this superior liposomal technology in our Dark Spot Clearing Serum helps deliver the active slowly, in a controlled-release manner, to help targeted delivery of the active deep into the layers of your skin, easily bypassing the skin barrier, preventing oxidation of the active,  and increasing efficacy of the product whilst minimising the chance of irritation. 

The Supporting Cast. 

Every hero needs a sidekick, every lead needs a supporting cast. 

• Sodium PCA: a powerhouse humectant that draws and helps retain moisture to the skin 

• Trehalose: Protects skin from dehydration, environmental stress and prioritises overall skin comfort. 

What the Science Says About These Actives 

Niacinamide

Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, is highly favoured for its’ versatility in skincare, and proven to reduce pigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone.

In fact, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatologists(JAAD), visible improvements were noticed in reducing hyperpigmentation to surrounding skin cells by around 30-65%, as also noted by the National Library of Medicine.

Alpha Arbutin 

This potent ingredient acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor, fitting into your skin’s pigment-producing cells like a puzzle piece, to stop the formation of melanin(pigment), targeting dark spots and pigmentation at the source (Zhu et al., 2018). 

Alpha arbutin highly complements niacinamide, providing a dual-pathway mechanism in targeting pigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone. 

Built for Indian Skin 

Pan-India clinical research and surveys, such as one from the Journal of Indian Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL) prove that Indian skin is more pigment-prone, confirming that melasma, dark spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, 

Normal Niacinamide Serums vs Deconstruct Dark Spots Clearing Serum with Liposomal Technology. 

How to Use It & When to Expect Results

Here’s what our experts say when it comes to how to properly apply your niacinamide+ alpha arbutin-based liposomal serum into your daily routine and when to realistically expect results. 

Morning Routine: 

Cleanser

Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Liposomal Technology

Oil-Free Moisturizer

Broad Spectrum SPF (non-negotiable)

Night Routine: 

Cleanser 

Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Liposomal Technology 

Oil-free Moisturizer 

For best results:

• Apply on a clean, dry face

• Pat, do not rub into your skin.

• Wait for 30-60 seconds for the serum to absorb, then move on to the rest of your skincare routine. 

You can use your serum once a day in the morning, or twice a day if your skin allows it. Dermatologists recommend you do a patch-test before a full-face application. 

Results Timeline

Results may vary according to individual skin type and depth of pigment. But remember,  Fading pigmentation is a gradual process and requires patience. Like most pigmentation-focused serums, dedication to consistency matters the most.

Final Thoughts

Ever heard of the saying, “Don’t fix what’s not broken?” 

We took that as a challenge with our Dark Spot Clearing Serum. We took what worked, and made it work even harder. 

This dermatologist co-created formula, helps address dark spots and pigmentation in a dual-mechanism with alpha arbutin+ niacinamide, while also ensuring faster results due to superior delivery systems.  The enhanced targeted delivery of the active due to liposomal technology, delivers the ingredient deep into your skin, with microscopic-lipid vesicles called liposomes, in a gradual, controlled-release manner and helps the ingredient work exactly as it is intended to do. 

It helps 

• Protect the ingredient from oxidation 

• Protects your skin from any irritation by releasing the ingredient slowly 

• Active does not evaporate on the skin’s surface 

By hearing your feedback, we brought in experts to help rebuild our Dark Spot Clearing Serum with liposomal technology,  with superior delivery technology to help maintain a lightweight, well-balanced formulation that prioritises your skin comfort, while also delivering faster results. 

FAQs

Is the Deconstruct Clearing Serum good for acne marks? 

Yes, the combination of 5% niacinamide+ 2% alpha arbutin is proven to target post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or post-acne marks in a dual-mechanism and help even out skin tone. 

How is the new dark spot liposomal serum different from the old one? 

The dermatologist co-created dark spot clearing serum is upgraded with a superior ingredient delivery system that helps with the targeted-delivery of the active into encapsulated- carriers or liposomes, that bypass the skin’s barrier and delivers it deep into the skin, to help enhance its efficacy, while also prioritising skin comfort. Unlike traditional serum formulas which end up dumping the active on the skin’s surface, causing it to oxidise and evaporate before it can effectively target your skin concerns. 

Niacinamide or Alpha Arbutin, which works best for dark spots? 

Both niacinamide and alpha arbutin work really well to target dark spots and hyperpigmentation.Niacinamide works by limiting transfer of pigment from pigment carrying packets to your surface skin cells, while alpha arbutin works by inhibiting the pigment production from the source itself. 

Instead of using each ingredient separately, dermatologists recommend you use a serum combining both these ingredients as they complement each other and work synergistically to help address dark spots providing dual-benefit. 

Is Deconstruct’s Clearing Serum safe for beginners? 

Yes, absolutely. Its gentle formula of 5% niacinamide and 2% alpha arbutin, along with its lightweight and fast absorbing texture, liposomal technology, proves to be a gentle, yet effective option for beginners.