Fresh Essentials for Dark Spots

Dark marks are slow to shift, so start with the vitamin C serum and stay with it

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Cryo-C

Lipid-soluble vitamin C in a light, non-comedogenic base, so it sinks in instead of sitting on top. Used morning and evening, it is the step we would protect if you had to drop one.
4.9 (298)$79
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Yuki-Onna

Three acids and milled seed lift away the dull surface layer, so the marks underneath look less set. Once a week is plenty, and wear a sunscreen the day after.
5.0 (37)$58
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B-Meltee

Niacinamide works on the look of dark marks, and this puts it in a wash you already do twice a day. It rinses off clean and leaves your face comfortable rather than tight.
4.9 (79)$36
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Two of these three, plus what goes between

The Essentials Routine bundle already holds Cryo-C and B-Meltee, with the toner and the night cream around them. Those four come to $225 one bottle at a time, or $202.50 as the bundle, lower again if you set it to repeat. For uneven tone it means the vitamin C and the niacinamide land in the same daily habit.

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Answered

The first question is the one our own line raises. Here is the honest answer.

Why do almost all of your products appear under dark spots?
Tone is not the job of a single product. Nearly everything we make is safe to use while you work on dark marks, so nearly everything carries the tag. Three of them act on tone directly: Cryo-C, Yuki-Onna and B-Meltee. Start with those and add the rest as you go.
What exactly is niacinamide? Will it help with my sun spots?

Niacinamide is the active form of Vitamin B3--meaning it’s readily usable for your skin! Clinical studies have shown that topical niacinamide is not only super-safe, but it’s effective at improving skin texture and the appearance of dark spots and fine lines.

What kind of vitamin C does Cryo-C use?

We formulate Cryo-C with a pure, lipid-soluble vitamin C called Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate because it penetrates skin better than ascorbic acid (the type of vitamin C used in most store-bought skincare products). It’s also an extremely powerful antioxidant whose potency is well complemented by cold preservation. A true win-win-win.

Since Yuki-Onna contains acids, do I need to wear sunscreen after use?

We always recommend a good SPF, especially if you’re using a product that contains refining and smoothing acids (like Yuki-Onna). Look for a sunscreen with a physical factor like Zinc Oxide or (non-aerosol) titanium dioxide.

Other vitamin C serums clog my pores. Will Cryo-C make me break out?

Here’s a little secret: vitamin C itself does not cause acne, but the added fillers in your store-bought C serum might be breaking you out.

At Wild Ice, we formulate our serum with only light, non-comedogenic ingredients that won’t give you acne. But they will make you glow!

Why clear glass instead of amber or cobalt?

Because we're not hiding anything – literally.

Dark glass blocks UV rays, sure. But unless you're storing skincare in direct sunlight (please don't), your bathroom's LED lights won't damage anything.

Clear glass lets you:

  • See exactly what you're buying
  • Watch the beautiful botanical colors
  • Display products that actually enhance your space
  • Know when you're running low

Plus, our wood-topped ice-cube glass bottles? They're basically functional art. Too beautiful to hide behind colored glass.

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Why dark marks take so long to fade

Dark marks arrive by different routes. Sun exposure, the passing years and what a healed breakout leaves behind can all look alike in the mirror. None of them shift quickly, and no single bottle changes that. A routine you keep to for a season will do more than one heroic purchase. Sunscreen belongs in that routine, because daylight undoes progress faster than anything else builds it.

Cryo-C is lipid-soluble vitamin C, which skin takes up better than the ascorbic acid in most drugstore serums. A 50 ml bottle lasts about six to eight weeks used morning and evening, so plan on reordering. B-Meltee brings niacinamide into your morning wash without adding a step to the routine. Yuki-Onna is the weekly one, refining the surface so whatever follows it lands better. We work in small weekly batches and keep them chilled, so the actives are not worn out before you start.

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