discoloration
noun
dis·col·or·ation
(ˌ)dis-ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the act of discoloring : the state of being discolored
2
: a discolored spot or formation : stain
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Leaving a natural finish, this cream features hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E to veil the look of acne scarring, wrinkles, redness, pores, and discoloration with ease.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
As a skin care ingredient, though, its main claim to fame is directly targeting (and reducing) the excess pigment responsible for your discoloration in the first place.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Clearly Radiant Bounce Cream that moisturizes and fights discoloration with PigmentFix Technology.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
As a skin care ingredient, though, its main claim to fame is directly targeting (and reducing) the excess pigment responsible for your discoloration in the first place.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Clearly Radiant Bounce Cream that moisturizes and fights discoloration with PigmentFix Technology.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoloration. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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