Enlighten Gold
Our lead pigmentation step. A lightweight day-and-night moisturiser with 4-n-butylresorcinol (0.3%), niacinamide and PHA, formulated to support a more even-looking tone. Suitable for all skin types.
The Melatone Shop Clinician-curated skincare, delivered Free UK delivery over £65
The Melatone shop
A short, clinician-curated edit of the skincare we reach for most, led by our work on pigmentation and skin of colour. We are an authorised stockist of ESK evidence-based skincare and Skinade. Delivered to your door, with clinic advice a message away.
Clinic-grade skincare · ESK
ESK is an Australian cosmeceutical range built around ingredients with published evidence. We lead our edit with the pigmentation line, because even, brighter tone is where our skin-of-colour work begins. The full range is below, grouped by step.
Evidence
Every ingredient earns its place, chosen on the strength of peer-reviewed evidence, down to its concentration, pH and formulation. No big claims, no filler.
Founder
Created by Dr Ginni Mansberg, an Australian GP, who could not find a cosmeceutical range that held closely to the best available evidence, so she built one.
Clean & considered
Cruelty-free, vegan, kosher and halal, and free from added perfume, parabens and phthalates. Backed by a money-back guarantee.
Find your routine
Our lead pigmentation step. A lightweight day-and-night moisturiser with 4-n-butylresorcinol (0.3%), niacinamide and PHA, formulated to support a more even-looking tone. Suitable for all skin types.
A stabilised 16% vitamin C serum with vitamin E and ferulic acid for daytime antioxidant support and a brighter-looking complexion. Pairs with Enlighten Gold each morning.
ESK's most complete night cream: retinal (0.1%) with niacinamide, 4-n-butylresorcinol and lactobionic acid, to renew and smooth the look of skin overnight. Introduce gradually. Not for use in pregnancy.
Enlighten Gold each morning, Ultimate A Gold each night. The two steps we reach for most for uneven tone, bought together. Individually £149.
A complete morning-and-night pigmentation routine: Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten Gold, Zinc Shade, Gentle Glow and Ultimate A Gold. Best chosen alongside a skin assessment. Individually £356.
Not sure where to start?
The right pigmentation routine depends on your skin. Book a consultation and we will build it with you, then order the exact products here.
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A creamy, soap-free cleanser with soothing botanicals for a gentle daily wash. Suitable for sensitive skin.
A lightly foaming cleanser with glycolic and salicylic acid that refreshes without stripping. Great for oily or blemish-prone skin.
A fragrance-free balm-to-silk cleanser that melts away makeup and impurities while keeping skin comfortable. For sensitive skin.
The original brightening moisturiser with 4-n-butylresorcinol (0.1%) and niacinamide, to support a more even-looking tone. A gentler entry point to the pigmentation range.
A lightweight barrier cream with niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and panthenol to calm and hydrate dry, reactive skin.
A niacinamide and salicylic acid moisturiser that supports the barrier while managing oil, for oily, blemish-prone or combination skin.
A lightweight peptide moisturiser that hydrates, smooths the look of texture and preps skin for makeup. Suitable for all skin types.
A matte mineral zinc oxide sunscreen (labelled SPF15, rated SPF23), broad-spectrum, that sits cleanly on deeper skin tones without a heavy white cast. Reapply for prolonged sun exposure.
A gentle PHA night serum (gluconolactone and lactobionic acid) that resurfaces and hydrates. Well tolerated by sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.
An AHA night serum (glycolic, lactic and gluconolactone) that smooths and evens the look of skin. Best for normal to resilient skin; not for flushing rosacea.
A gentle retinal (0.06%) and niacinamide night cream for renewal with minimal irritation. A good first retinal for sensitive skin. Not for use in pregnancy.
A higher-strength retinal (0.1%) night cream with glycolic acid for texture, breakouts and the look of scarring. Not for use in pregnancy.
A multi-weight hyaluronic acid and panthenol serum for lightweight, layerable hydration morning and night.
A peptide and antioxidant serum to brighten and smooth the look of the under-eye area.
Dissolving hyaluronic acid microneedle patches with retinal, peptides and antioxidants to smooth the look of fine lines and crow's feet. Use two to three times a week.
Dissolving hyaluronic acid microneedle patches with salicylic acid and tea tree for early-stage blemishes. Suitable for all skin types.
Skin from within · Skinade
A daily marine collagen peptide drink with added vitamins and minerals. A simple, once-a-day step that complements a topical routine.
Thirty single-serve sachets of the Skinade marine collagen peptide drink with added vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Skin from within
A peach and mangosteen flavoured drink taken once a day, providing hydrolysed marine collagen peptides alongside vitamin C, B-vitamins and MSM. A food supplement, taken as one part of a healthy routine.
Is Skinade right for me?
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to fish, or taking medication, please check with us or your GP first. Message us and we will help.
Ask on WhatsAppSkinade is a food supplement, not a medicine. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Contains fish (marine collagen). Not suitable if pregnant or breastfeeding without advice. Keep out of reach of children.
Rated 5.0, and the same ranges we reach for on every skin tone in clinic
Google & Treatwell verified · Battersea, London
Skincare that works with your treatment plan
A considered routine does its best work alongside what we do in clinic. If you are treating pigmentation or uneven tone, these pair naturally with the ESK edit above.
Delivery
We ship to UK addresses via tracked courier. Orders placed before 1pm on a working day are dispatched the same day where possible. Delivery is £3.49, or free on orders over £65. All prices include VAT where applicable, and any delivery charge is shown in full before you pay.
Returns
You have the right to cancel within 14 days of receiving your order. For hygiene and health-protection reasons, we cannot accept returns of skincare or supplement products once any seal has been opened, unless the item is faulty. Unopened, sealed items may be returned within 14 days in their original condition for a refund. Faulty goods are covered by your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Good to know
Are you an authorised stockist?
Yes. We are an authorised stockist of ESK and Skinade, so you are buying genuine product with full traceability, from a clinic that uses these ranges every day.
Which products help with pigmentation and darker skin tones?
Our pigmentation edit is built around ESK Enlighten Gold each morning and Ultimate A Gold each night, with a daily SPF. The right routine depends on your skin, so we recommend a skin assessment first.
Can I get advice before I buy?
Always. Message us on WhatsApp, or book a skin assessment and we will recommend the right products for your skin before you order.
How is my order delivered?
By tracked UK courier, £3.49 or free over £65. You will receive tracking by email once your order is dispatched.
Can I collect from the clinic?
Yes. If you would rather collect your order from our Battersea clinic, message us on WhatsApp and we will have it ready for you.
Is Skinade a medicine?
No. Skinade is a food supplement taken once a day. It is not a medicine and is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.