MartiDerm vs Xhekpon — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Pigment Zero DSP-Bright Ampoules
8.8/10 · MartiDerm
| Pigment Zero DSP-Bright Ampoules | Flash Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MartiDerm | Xhekpon |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 7.6/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight ampoule serum | Lightweight gel serum spray |
| Finish | Brightening | Hydrated, plumped, fresh |
| Skin Types |
| Targets |
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Verdict | Martiderm's Pigment Zero DSP-Bright stacks five depigmenting mechanisms in one ampoule formula: tranexamic acid (gold-standard melasma drug), hexylresorcinol (Synovea HR — the potent tyrosinase inhibitor), ascorbyl glucoside (stable vitamin C), niacinamide (melanin transfer inhibitor), and Bellis Perennis (daisy flower extract — alpha-MSH antagonist). €72 for genuinely uncommon five-pathway pigmentation work. | Xhekpon's flash serum — the spray-format companion to their cult collagen cream. The Flash Serum extends the brand's collagen-first philosophy into a lighter, faster format: hydrolyzed collagen for immediate plumping, dual-weight hyaluronic acid for surface and deeper hydration, Centella Asiatica for anti-inflammatory soothing, and aloe vera for calm. The spray format is the key differentiator — it delivers a fine mist that absorbs instantly without the massage step most serums require, making it the time-pressed version of Xhekpon's anti-aging philosophy. At ~$18 for 30ml, it maintains the brand's radical affordability. The light formula works as a pre-moisturizer hydration layer or an on-the-go refresher. It won't replace the cult Crema Facial for serious anti-aging, but it fills the gap for mornings when a rich collagen cream feels too heavy. |
