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A 30 ml white pump bottle of Clabane Pigment Correcting Serum with red and black text, set against a clean off-white background.
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Clabane Repair and Refine Pigment Correcting Serum
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Clabane Repair and Refine Pigment Correcting Serum
Clabane Kenya
Treat stepFor hyperpigmentation
Dermatologist formulatedFragrance freeHydroquinone-freeOil-free

Clabane Repair and Refine Pigment Correcting Serum

A gentle 0.14% retinol serum that supports the look of even tone and smoother, more refined skin — without harshness.

Recommended for

  • Sensitive-feeling, combination, or normal skin
  • The look of uneven tone, post-blemish marks, and rough texture
  • Anyone who found standard retinols too harsh on melanin-rich skin
  • A gentle, low-strength retinol for long-term, consistent use
  • A committed, sunscreen-paired tone routine
Sale priceKSh 5,800
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A 30 ml white pump bottle of Clabane Pigment Correcting Serum with red and black text, set against a clean off-white background.
Clabane Repair and Refine Pigment Correcting Serum30 ml Sale priceKSh 5,800

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How does your skin behave?
Understanding

Why it works

"Why does this actually help my skin?"

Clabane Repair and Refine Serum is a gentle, low-strength retinol serum for the look of uneven tone, post-blemish marks, and rough texture. It suits sensitive-feeling, combination and normal skin, and is designed for gentle, long-term use.

On melanin-rich skin, retinol is a double-edged sword - powerful for texture and tone, but standard formulas often cause irritation and rebound dark marks. This serum takes the opposite approach: a deliberately low 0.14% retinol, buffered by tone-supporting and soothing ingredients, so skin renews gently without being provoked.

Formulated fragrance-free, oil-free, and hydroquinone-free, it was made to work with melanin-rich skin - supporting the look of a more even, refined complexion over time, always alongside daily sun protection.

Retinol (0.14%)

Retinol (0.14%)

Gentle renewal

A well-known vitamin A derivative that supports smoother, more refined-looking skin with consistent use.

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At a deliberately low 0.14%, it supports gentle skin renewal — the look of smoother texture and more even tone — chosen to work on melanin-rich skin without the harshness of stronger retinols.
Alpha Arbutin

Alpha Arbutin

Tone support

Alpha Arbutin is a highly effective, water-soluble skin-brightening active derived naturally from plants like bearberry, cranberry, and blueberry bushes. It visibly helps soften the look of discoloration.

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It helps soften the look of uneven tone and dark marks on the body with consistent use.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Barrier & tone support

A form of vitamin B3 used for barrier support, tone and radiance support, and balanced-feeling skin.

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It helps support the skin barrier and improve the look of uneven tone with consistent use — connecting tone support with Clabane's barrier-first philosophy.

Gentle Renewal & Soothing Botanicals

Buffer & comfort

A supporting cast that keeps the renewal gentle - including a gentle enzymatic exfoliant (bacillus ferment), aloe, allantoin, and botanical extracts (mulberry, sakura).

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They soften and hydrate while the retinol works, buffering irritation so sensitive skin stays comfortable.
Glycerin

Glycerin

Hydration

A reliable humectant that helps keep skin hydrated without heaviness.

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It draws water into the upper layers of skin and supports lasting softness, so a cleanse leaves skin comfortable rather than tight.

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Understanding

Designed for African skin

On melanin-rich skin, standard retinols often backfire — irritation and rebound dark marks that outlast any benefit — so many people avoid retinol altogether. A deliberately low-strength, buffered retinol is designed to work with melanin-rich skin: gentle enough for long-term use, and always paired with the daily sun protection that keeps the look of even tone on track.
Understanding

How to use it

"Where does it go, and how do I apply it?"

  1. Step 1

    Cleanse

  2. You are hereStep 2

    Treat

  3. Step 3

    Protect

Applying it

  • Apply 2–5 drops to clean, dry face and neck.
  • Introduce gradually — start a few nights a week and build up as tolerated; the evening is ideal for a retinol. 
  • Always use sunscreen during the day — retinol can make skin more sensitive to the sun. 
  • Follow with a barrier-supporting moisturiser (e.g. Snail Serum, or Snail Gel Cream at night).
  • Patch test first. Not for children under 12. 
Confidence

What to realistically expect

"Am I being told the truth about results?"

  1. First few days

    A deliberately gentle, low-strength retinol for sensitive-feeling, combination and normal skin. Introduce it slowly (a few nights a week to start) and patch test first. Some mild adjustment is normal; if skin stings or looks red, reduce frequency. Not for children under 12.

  2. Early on

    Early on, the focus is tolerance — skin settling into the retinol without irritation.

  3. Then

    With consistent, gradual use and daily sunscreen, skin looks smoother and more even, and the look of dark marks gradually softens.

  4. With continued use

    Over months, gentle long-term use supports the look of a more even, refined complexion — retinol rewards consistency, not intensity.

  5. Long-term success depends on
    • Gradual Introduction
    • Daily Sunscreen
    • Consistency and Patience
    • How the marks arose

What this does not promise

  • it does not bleach, whiten
  • Results are gradual, not overnight
Confidence

Safety Notice (Pigment Serum w Retinol)

"What should I watch out for?"

Use with extra care alongside

This serum contains retinol (a vitamin A derivative). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before use. Introduce it gradually, patch test first, and don't layer it with several other strong actives at once. Retinol can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so daily sunscreen is essential. Not for children under 12.

When to stop

If you experience persistent stinging, burning, redness, or irritation, reduce frequency or stop use and seek medical advice.

Confidence

From the dermatologist

"What does the expert behind this actually teach?"

On melanin-rich skin, retinol works best at low strength and slow speed — precision, not aggression. A deliberately gentle 0.14% retinol, buffered by soothing ingredients and always paired with daily sunscreen, supports the look of smoother, more even skin without the irritation and rebound marks that stronger formulas can trigger.
Dr. Malik SsemperezaDermatologist & Founder: Unity Skin Clinics · MBChB (MUK) · PgDip Derm (UK) · MSc Clinical Derm (UK) · STP - MBA Stanford (USA)
The point of a low-dose retinol is consistency without provocation: gentle renewal that sensitive, pigment-prone skin can actually tolerate long term. It supports the look of even tone and smoother texture — it is not a treatment for melasma or any condition, and its results are gradual. Daily sunscreen isn't optional with a retinol; it protects the progress and prevents rebound pigmentation.
Commitment

What to use it with

"What pairs with this — or where else could I look?"

Pairs well with

ProtectSun protectionClabane MD Protect & Repair Advanced Hybrid Sunscreen SPF-50 Clabane MD Protect & Repair Advanced Hybrid Sunscreen SPF-50KSh 3,290Daily broad-spectrum sun protection, formulated to wear comfortably on melanin-rich and sensitive-feeling skin — the Protect step that helps keep the rest of your routine working.CleanseSensitive skinClabane Pure Sensitive Transparent Bar Clabane Pure Sensitive Transparent BarKSh 780A gentle, non-stripping Cleanse-step bar for sensitive-feeling skin.

Prefer a different path?

TreatEven toneClabane Organics Premium Pigment Repair Kale Serum Clabane Organics Premium Pigment Repair Kale SerumKSh 4,650A dermatologist-authored alternative — not automatically better, just a different route to the same concern.
Support

Questions people still ask

Do I need sunscreen every day?
Yes. Use sunscreen every morning as the last step in your skincare routine, especially when using exfoliating acids, retinoids, vitamin C, or tone-focused products.
Does Clabane support skin whitening or bleaching?
No. Clabane supports healthy-looking, even-looking skin and responsible skincare practices. Our goal is to help customers care for their natural skin tone rather or brighten it, rather than bleach or change it.
Can skincare remove dark spots?
Skincare can help improve the look of uneven tone and post-blemish marks over time, especially when paired with daily sunscreen. It cannot guarantee complete removal.

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The full formula

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Alpha Arbutin, Kojyl-APPA, Mulberry Root Extract, Sakura Cherry Blossom Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Bacillus Ferment.

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