If you’ve ever wondered about the specs and cred of Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum a best-selling dark spot corrector, this post is for you. We’re going in deep, and discovering everything you need to know about the famous Dual Serum, other products in the Anti-Pigment range, and the key ingredient they all have in common: Thiamidol.
On this post:
- What is Eucerin Anti-Pigment?
- What is Thiamidol?
- Which Eucerin Anti-Pigment product is best for hyperpigmentation?
- How to use Eucerin Anti-Pigment
- Can you use a serum and the spot corrector together?
- Does the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum work on its own?
- Eucerin Anti-Pigment: Your FAQs
What is Eucerin Anti-Pigment?
Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum
Eucerin Anti-Pigment is a clinically and dermatologically approved range of brightening products that reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation, for a more even, radiant complexion. The star product in the range is the best-selling Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum, which is renowned for its ability to both correct the appearance of existing dark spots and prevent their reappearance. The first results are visible after just two weeks, and continue to improve with regular use.
And just in case you’re wondering, Eucerin Anti-Pigment is effective against many different types of hyperpigmentation: from melasma and chloasma (aka “pregnancy mask”, a type of melasma that develops during pregnancy) to age spots, random dark patches, and even post-inflammatory pigmentation, including those “acne scars” that are actually just dark spots left behind by acne breakouts.
How does Eucerin Anti-Pigment work?
As one of the best Eucerin products out there, the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum brings together two powerful active ingredients that do wonders for your skin: hydrating hyaluronic acid and depigmenting Thiamidol.
Thiamidol, as we’re about to see, blocks the production of melanin–aka, the source of dark spots. By incorporating Thiamidol, the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum is able to both reduce hyperpigmentation and prevent its re-appearance. This is particularly important for those who have a natural tendency to develop post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; it isn’t enough to tackle one existing spot, it’s actually vital to deal with potential spots before they develop.
Is Eucerin Anti-Pigment safe during pregnancy?
The Eucerin philosophy is to formulate products that deliver the best possible results to the greatest number of people, without limitations. Knowing the skin is subject to a greater risk of pigmentation issues during pregnancy, the brand states that the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range is safe for use while pregnant.
There’s something else to keep in mind if you’re pregnant, however: sun protection is the most significant step you can take to prevent the appearance of melasma, or at least reduce its severity. Take care to limit the time you spend in the sun, and wear very high sun protection whenever you are exposed to the sun.
What is Thiamidol?
Thiamidol is the key ingredient in the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range, and it’s found in greatest concentration–of course–in the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum.
Thiamidol, a tyrosinase inhibitor, is a patented ingredient by Eucerin. Tyrosinase inhibitors work by blocking the production of melanin that causes your skin to develop dark spots. Vitamin C, mulberry extract, and Kojic acid are all tyrosinase inhibitors, but Eucerin wanted something unique.
“We tested more than 50.000 potential ingredients in the quest to find an active that would reduce hyperpigmentation while being kind on skin,” says Dr. Ludger Kolbe, medical skincare and R&D expert at Eucerin. “Thiamidol acts at the root cause of hyperpigmentation by reducing melanin production, and it’s effective on all skin types and tones.”
For better results, Eucerin recommends that you aim for a maximum of four applications of Thiamidol a day. In other words: you have four opportunities to use Thiamidol in a day, and you can optimize them by using different products from the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range. We’ll show you how in just a moment.
Which Eucerin Anti-Pigment product is best for hyperpigmentation?
As of 2025, the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range includes nine products. With the exception of the cleanser, they all contain Thiamidol:
| Product | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum | Serum | Dark spot correction |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Illuminating Serum | Serum | Luminosity and radiance |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Spot Corrector | Targeted treatment | Localized dark spots |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Day Cream SPF30 | Moisturizer | Daytime care and sun protection |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Tinted Day Cream SPF30 Medium | Moisturizer | Daytime care and sun protection, with coverage |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Night Care | Moisturizer | Nighttime regeneration |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Eye Contour Cream | Eye cream | Dark circles and hyperpigmentation around the eyes |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Cleansing Gel | Cleanser | Skin prep and exfoliation |
| Eucerin Anti-Pigment Targeted Areas Body Cream | Body lotion | Dark spots and hyperpigmentation on the body |
Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum vs Illuminating Serum
You may have noticed there are two serums in the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range: the Dual Serum and the Illuminating Serum. They look quite different, and they serve quite different purposes too:
The Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum, the oldest in the range, targets persistent dark spots such as age spots, melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation. It’s got the highest concentration of Thiamidol out of any product in the range, and that makes it highly effective in the prevention and correction of hyperpigmentation.
Conversely, the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Illuminating Serum has been designed to restore luminosity and uniformity to dull, lackluster skin. Thiamidol is also an active part of this formula, of course, along with plumping hyaluronic acid. This formula is also powered by the new and exclusive Crystal Technology, which gives it its ultralight formula.
In short: if you’re up against serious dark spots, go for the Dual Serum. If you’re looking to boost luminosity and radiance, go for the Illuminating Serum.
How to use Eucerin Anti-Pigment
The products in the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range can and should be combined for best results, up to a maximum of four applications of Thiamidol per day.
This can get a little tricky when you start doing the math, but don’t worry: we’ll share some ideas for possible routines below, always using the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum as our “main” product.
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Routine 1 4 applications of Thiamidol Dual Serum 1x a day |
Spot Corrector Day Cream SPF30 |
Dual Serum Night Cream |
| Routine 2 4 applications of Thiamidol Dual Serum 2x a day |
Dual Serum Day Cream SPF30 |
Dual Serum Night Cream |
| Routine 3 3 applications of Thiamidol Dual Serum 1x a day |
Day Cream SPF30 | Dual Serum Night Cream |
To put it simply: if you own four products from the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range, you can use each product once a day, like in Routine 1. It couldn’t be simpler!
For those who prefer to use Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum twice a day, we suggest Routine 2: you can repeat the serum, and then combine it with the day cream in the morning and the night cream in the evening, for example. That’s four applications of Thiamidol, done!
Can you use a serum and the spot corrector together?
Yes you can–but before you do, consider whether you really need both! The Anti-Pigment serums are formulated to work all over the face, neck, and décolleté; the Spot Corrector, on the other hand, is perfect to fade individual spots and patches. Depending on the type and distribution of your dark spots, you may only need to use one.
Regarding application, Eucerin recommends using one of these products in the morning and one in the evening, followed by the appropriate day and night creams. If you want to use the two at the same time, start with the serum and then apply the spot corrector. Finally, follow with the appropriate cream.
Does the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum work on its own?
We’ve explored how to use several products from the Anti-Pigment range together, but what about using the Dual Serum on its own? Will it work?
The answer is yes, the serum will still work if you use it on its own–and it will also work when combined with products from other ranges. This author has tested it on its own in the evening, followed by an an antioxidant serum and SPF50+ in the morning, and the results were pretty impressive: my skin did improve after two weeks, as promised!
Eucerin Anti-Pigment: Your FAQs
Here at Care to Beauty, we’ve been working with Eucerin Anti-Pigment for many years, and we’ve fielded some very specific questions about the product. We’ll share them below so you can get up to speed–no gatekeeping here!
Does Eucerin Anti-Pigment work on acne scars?
Yes, Eucerin Anti-Pigment can help fade acne scars caused by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation–meaning, those dark spots and patches that form after a pimple has disappeared. Once your acne has healed, you can use products such as the Eucerin Spot Corrector to treat specific dark spots and help them fade. If you have dark spots all over, try using the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum instead.
Now, what Eucerin Anti-Pigment cannot do is improve the appearance of scar tissue. If you are struggling with raised or depressed scars (often known as “ice pick scars”), this range will not bring you the results you expect.
Did Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum change packaging?
Since it was first launched, the Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum has been through a couple of minor packaging changes–and one very major change.
Originally, the serum was famous for its high-tech dual-chamber packaging. One chamber contained Thiamidol to target the root cause of hyperpigmentation; the other contained hyaluronic acid, the star-quality hydrator that helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
The dual chambers gave the product a very distinctive appearance, but they weren’t without their issues: because the pump had to extract the product from two chambers, it didn’t always dispense equal amounts from each. Plus, there was the sustainability issue: with so many chambers, layers, and moving parts, the packaging was a bit of a hassle to recycle.
In 2021, Eucerin relaunched the Anti-Pigment Dual Serum in a new single-chamber packaging, which has been on the market since. Through continuous research, Eucerin found a way to combine the two active ingredients, Thiamidol and hyaluronic acid, in a single chamber that delivers both in precisely the right amounts, thus making the product much more convenient to use.
Now that you know all there is to know about the Eucerin Anti-Pigment range, you’re ready to say goodbye to dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Let us know how it goes!
