Our Smarter Reviews Beauty Editors Take a Deeper Look at Spot Check
Visibly reduce the look of dark spots, redness, age spots, sun spots, post-acne dark spots, and even patches of discoloration. According to the press and their reviews, it seems like Tru Alchemy’s Spot Check does it all for both new and old hyperpigmentation marks.
But does Tru Alchemy Spot Check live up to its promises? We went the extra mile to take a closer look at what customers had to say about this targeted dark spot corrector, its ingredients, and the company behind it. Here’s what our beauty editors found.
Formula & Ingredients
Named “Best Brightening Serum” by Vogue and “Best for Dark Spots” by Byrdie, Tru Alchemy’s Spot Check is a lightweight serum that promises to visibly brighten and soothe skin while improving the look of dark spots, redness, and hyperpigmentation.
Our assessment based on the ingredients shows us why these claims are legitimate: many have clinical studies backing them up! The list includes such notable ones as:
Hyaluronic Acid: This ingredient backs up Tru Alchemy’s hydration claim because it’s able to attract 1,000 times its weight in water with its patented form called Hyaluronix®.
Niacinamide: Spot Check is one of the few dark spot correctors on the market that contains a high concentration of niacinamide — a form of vitamin B3 that promotes a brighter, more even-toned complexion.
Patented Brightening Acid Blend: This unique mixture of phytic, lactic, and glycolic acids gently exfoliates and brightens uneven skin tone.
Polyglutamic Acid: This supercharges the effects of Hyaluronix® to visibly smooth and plump skin.
White Shiitake Mushroom:Nature's answer to hydroquinone, this kojic acid-rich extract helps visibly brighten the appearance of age spots, sun spots, discoloration, and redness.
We were pleased to find out that Spot Check is more versatile than other spot correctors we analyzed because it can be used as a full-face serum or as a targeted spot corrector for your face, neck, hands, and décolletage.
Plus, Tru Alchemy Spot Check meets all of our requirements for a clean formula. It's contains no synthetic dyes or fragrances and is free of parabens and sulfates.
Product Guarantee
The good news is - Tru Alchemy offers a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee. This guarantee is two times longer than leading spot correctors. We believe that 60 days is more than enough time to let customers “test-drive” the product. So even if Spot Check doesn’t work for your skin, you can get a full refund.
The best part about their guarantee is that you can still get all your money back—even if you use up all of the bottles you order. They also don’t require you to give an explanation which makes Tru Alchemy Spot Check’s return policy one of the best in the beauty industry.
ProductValue & Pricing
Compared to other top dark spot correctors, Tru Alchemy Spot Check isaffordable. Right now, Tru Alchemy Spot Check is less than $60 per bottle depending on the purchase option you choose.
Keep in mind, it contains more clinically studied ingredients than most spot correctors on the market. That’s why we find Tru Alchemy Spot Check to be of good value.
The only downsides are—currently Tru Alchemy Spot Check can only be purchased online and is only sold in the U.S and Canada.
Spot Check & Its Competition
Here's how Spot Check stacks up against other leading dark spot correctors:
Product Effectiveness
Brands always speak highly about the benefits of their products. However, it’s not uncommon for many customers to be disappointed by skincare that didn’t live up to their promises.
That’s why the beauty editors at Smarter Reviews decided to try Tru Alchemy Spot Check for 90 Days. Here’s what we noticed:
(1) The dropper makes the serumeasy to applyto areas of concern. The almost clear, light-yellow liquid feels slightly cool as it runs down the skin, and it quickly dries as you lightly rub in circular motions. It doesn't feel sticky or oily as long as you make sure to rub until you don't feel the serum. And there's barely a noticeable scent.
(2) It visibly reduced new and older dark spots and hyperpigmentation like sun spots, age spots, post-zit marks, and uneven skin tone. It also did wonders in reducing the look of redness.
(3) After 90 days, several of us ordered more of Tru Alchemy’s Spot Check so we could have it within arms-reach to continue using as a targeted dark spot corrector or a full-face serum.
Now we can confidently say that Tru Alchemy’s Spot Check delivers on its promises, since we tested it on ourselves. But everyone is unique and as with any product, results may vary.
Customer Satisfaction:4.7 out of 5 Stars
Tru Alchemy’s Spot Check has consistently received high ratings from its users. In fact,after just 30 days of using Spot Check, 100% of women reported their skin looked less dull, more vibrant, and more luminous.*
Plus, Tru Alchemy Spot Check has amazing Before & After photos.
Customers were very pleased with Spot Check’s results, the luxurious packaging, and that it’s not drying or irritating. That said, you always want to first test any beauty product on a small portion of your skin to make sure your skin doesn’t have a bad reaction.
Fortunately, Tru Alchemy goes above and beyond in being an ethical company. They are Leaping Bunny Certified as cruelty-free and have great customer service.
Negative Reviews
As with any product, it won't work for everyone. Thankfully, Tru Alchemy offers a 60-Day Money Back Guarantee. So if it doesn't work for you, you can confidently get your money back.
In some cases, it can take 2-3 months to see significant results. However, we've found that this is typical for a spot corrector.
Lastly, while many other dark spot correctors have customers complaining about allergic reactions and texture issues, we have yet to see any such complaints about Spot Check. Perhaps that's because the formula contains no harsh chemicals, while featuring hydrators like Betaine and Hyaluronic Acid.
FinalThoughts
With such a generous guarantee, unique blend of ingredients, and high customer satisfaction ratings, it’s no surprise that Spot Check has already sold out twice. Tru Alchemy Spot Check is truly an outstanding dark spot corrector.
If we missed anything or if you want to submit your experience with Tru Alchemy Spot Check, please send an email to tanya@smarter-reviews.com so that we can factor it into our review. We hope you found this review helpful.
*Based on a survey of 12 women who used the entire Tru Alchemy product line. In exchange for their honest, unbiased participation in the survey, these women were compensated and received free products.
