The combination of N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) and niacinamide was recently shown to reduce facial hyperpigmentation in Japanese and Caucasian subjects with facial hyperpigmentation in two double-blind, vehicle-controlled, split-face, left-right randomized clinical studies. Olay Definity also contains a concentration of ultra-beneficial niacinamide. Therefore, this is a hydrating moisturizer that may reduce the appearance of dark spots.
It does have mica in it. So, don’t be fooled into thinking it is already actually lightening. The multi-colored mica in the product may also have an aesthetically pleasing look as it reflects the light.
Ingredients in Olay Definity
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Niacinamde, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, DMDM Hydantoin, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium EDTA, Laureth 4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth 7, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil (Safflower), Fragrance, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica

The Olay Night moisturizer is also an excellent product, it has green tea and vitamin E

Whether you have hyperpigmentation or not, a good niacinamide product is very beneficial for your skin. Niacinamide is great for your skin period!

I love the blog, but I was a little disturbed by the photo. I’m a first-generation Hmong woman and the photo in question looks like an elderly Hmong woman (or something very similar). We have a lot of respect for our elders and it is difficult to see her face this distorted. I think my grandmother’s wrinkles are a testament to all that she’s suffered being a Vietnam War refugee.

Of course, mine is a very personal response.