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La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide - 1 fl oz
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Highlights
- Visibly reduces a range of skin discolorations, including sunspots, age spots, and post-acne marks.
- Formulated from research on 23,000 people
- Reveals brighter and more radiant skin - Proven on all skin tones*
- Dermatologist-Tested, Allergy-Tested
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Non-comedogenic
- *Based on an 8 week study on 72 women of all skin phototypes
Description
Key Ingredients:
With Melasyl™, a new and exclusive ingredient, and 10% Niacinamide. Visibly corrects stubborn dark spots while respecting the natural tone of all skin.
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water: A soothing water sourced in the town of La Roche-Posay in France and a core ingredient in most of our products. It contains a unique combination of minerals, trace elements, and a high concentration of selenium, a natural antioxidant
How to Use:
Step 1: Apply 3-4 drops on clean skin in the morning and evening.
Step 2: In the morning use with Mela B3 UV Sunscreen SPF 30.
Brand Story:
Recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay offers unique daily skincare developed using a strict formulation charter and stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety, even on sensitive skin.
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Q: If I use this product at night what is the best moisturizer to use after?
A: We would love to assist you! To provide you with perfect recommendation we would need to ask some additional questions to ensure you get the best moisturizer. To get real-time answers to all your future beauty questions using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 months agoBrand expertA: Hello Sophy22! Thank you for your interest in La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide - 1 fl oz. If discoloration is a concern we suggest you try our Mela B3 UV Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide. This protective and corrective daily moisturizer with SPF 30 helps protect skin against visible signs of sun damage caused by UVA and UVB exposure. Powered by Melasyl™, the newest, exclusive La Roche-Posay ingredient, and 5% Niacinamide, it also helps improve the appearance of dark spots. We hope you will give it a try soon!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is it refundable if it doesn’t work
A: Hey, Great question! Target has a great return policy, we recommend to check in with Guest Services. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months agoBrand expertA: Hello Karen. We are so sorry to hear that your Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum did not work for you. For further assistance, you can contact our Consumer Care Center at 800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm ET. We kindly ask that you have the product with you when you call. We look forward to hearing from you!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this lighten freckles?
A: Hey, Great question! The La Roche Posay Mela B3 Serum visibly corrects stubborn dark spots while respecting the natural tone of all skin. We recommend to always wear a SPF daily. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 6 months agoBrand expertA: Hi there! The Mela B3 Serum has not been tested for that skincare concern. We recommend consulting your dermatologist before starting a new routine.
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will the serum help with acne scars and mild acne?
A: Hey, Great question! La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum is great for post-acne marks. It will visibly corrects stubborn dark spots while respecting the natural tone of all skin. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 months agoBrand expertA: Hello Kalo19, Thank you for sharing your experience with La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide - 1 fl oz. This anti-aging serum visibly reduces a range of skin discoloration, including sunspots, age spots, post-acne marks (or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), and even the most persistent dark spots. Powered by Melasyl™, the newest, exclusive La Roche-Posay ingredient, in combination with 10% Niacinamide. A first-of-its-kind discoloration treatment to visibly correct persistent dark spots with long-lasting results, while respecting the natural tone of all skin. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can continue to use our products with great success!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used at the same time as La Roche Possay retinol serum w/ B3?
A: Hello Jesster. Thank you for your interest in La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide - 1 fl oz. This product can be layered with our Retinol B3 Serum. We recommend applying the Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum first and once's it's absorbed, applying our Retinol B3 Serum. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can use our products with great success!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 13 days agoBrand expert
Q: How long will this contain Red33 ?
A: Hello JNikki! Thanks for your question about our our Mela B3 Serum. To get the most up-to-date information about our ingredients, we recommend checking the product packaging or our website directly. Ingredient formulations can sometimes be updated, and that's where you'll find the latest details.
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 27 days agoBrand expert
Q: Is this product Vegan?
A: Hi there! La Roche-Posay products are developed with dermatologists and maintain the highest standards for both efficacy and safety. We evaluate and optimize our formulations on an ongoing basis and we are attentive to the personal preferences of our consumers. At the moment, Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum is currently formulated with ingredients that may be animal derived or animal derived by-products.
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Please describe the smell. Should a brand new bottle, years from the expiration date, have a disturbing scent? It's so hard to describe, but my first thought was rotten oatmeal.
A: Hello Elle. Thank you for sharing your concerns with La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide - 1 fl oz. This product does contain synthetic fragrance, however we would like to discuss your experience further. Please give us a call at: 800-560-1803 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm EST. It would be helpful if you have the product available when you call us. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this product cruelty free
A: Hello Susan, Thank you for your interest in La Roche Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl and 10% Niacinamide 1 fl oz. At L’Oréal, we care for animal welfare and do not test on animals. We are for a world without animal testing. Since 1989, we have not tested the safety of our products on animals, 14 years before regulations required us to do so. There are effective non-animal ways to ensure the safety of cosmetic products. For example, over 40 years ago, L’Oréal pioneered the development of human reconstructed skin that is more accurate for analyzing how cosmetic ingredients and products will behave on human skin. We hope this information has been helpful and that you can use our products with great success!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can it be used with La Roche Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Salicylic Acid? If so, should I apply it before or after? How long between should I wait to apply?
A: Hello Kdg! We recommend consulting with a dermatologist if you are wanting to use multiple products at once to ensure it is right for your skin type. We hope that this information is helpful. Thank you for choosing La Roche-Posay!
submitted byLa Roche-Posay Product Expert - 2 months agoBrand expert
La Roche Posay Melasyl Collection
Mela B3 is formulated with Melasyl™, an exclusive, multi-patented ingredient born from 18 years of research to target the appearance of dark spots and discoloration on all skin tones.
This powerful ingredient forms the core of the Mela B3 skincare regimen, which includes a cleanser, serum, and SPF 30 daily moisturizer designed to cleanse, treat, and protect the skin.
La Roche-Posay is recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide.
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Summary of reviews
Didn't work
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 13 days ago
Excelente
Not worth the price
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 18 days ago
Not good for me
Maybe not for sensitive skin--burning and peeling
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 21 days ago
Useful?
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 22 days ago
I don't think id purchase again I may have a defe
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 22 days ago
Dark Spots Darker, new ones appearing
Do not use it
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Good product but don’t feel it stands out compared

Work! Give it a try.
persistence
No good
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Not working at all
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
The smell prevents me from repurchasing
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Allergic to product
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
I didn't like it
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Works like a charm

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