Total Package vs. Lighten Up: Which Serum Is Right For Your Routine?

At k’pure, we don’t believe in complicated 10-step routines or one-size-fits-all skincare. We believe in powerful, purposeful products that simplify your shelf and deliver real results. Total Package and Lighten Up are two of our hardest-working serums — both designed to target tone, texture, and hydration in different (but equally effective) ways.

If you’re wondering which one is right for your skin goals, keep reading.

Total Package — A hydrating powerhouse to start the day

Total Package is exactly what it sounds like: a multitasking serum that leaves your skin smoother, firmer, and visibly brighter after just one use. It’s the MVP of your morning routine — designed to wake up tired skin and prep it for the day ahead.

Texture: Lightweight, silky, and fast-absorbing.

Smell: Fresh, clean, citrusy — think sunshine in a bottle.

Feels like: A bright, energizing drink of water for your face.

Best for: Dullness, uneven tone, fine lines, redness, or anyone who wants that glass-skin glow.

Bonus points for: Combining Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid for antioxidant protection and deep hydration in one step.

Key Ingredients:

• Stabilized Vitamin C – brightens and boosts collagen.
• Baobab & Lotus Flower Extracts – improve elasticity and texture.
• Acmella Oleracea – nature’s alternative to injections (yes, really).
• Hyaluronic Acid – hydrates, plumps, and smooths.

Lighten Up — A nourishing reset for your skin

Lighten Up is your evening wind-down serum. With ingredients designed to even skin tone and soothe irritation, it’s perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin, or for anyone looking to target dark spots and redness.

Texture: Lightweight gel serum that melts into the skin.

Smell: Soft, herbal, grounding — like your skin is about to take a deep breath.

Feels like: A calming blanket for reactive or stressed-out skin.

Best for: Pigmentation, scarring, sensitivity, or those moments when your skin just needs a little extra love.

Bonus points for: Being gentle enough for everyday use, even on the most reactive skin.

Key Ingredients:

• Licorice Root Extract – targets dark spots and inflammation.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – improves tone and strengthens skin’s barrier.
• Cucumber Extract – soothes, hydrates, and calms irritation.

TLDR: Why Not Both?

These two serums don’t compete — they complement. One to protect and one to prepare. Think of them as the dream team: one to energize, one to restore. We recommend using Total Package in the AM to brighten, hydrate, and prep your skin for daily SPF — AND use Lighten Up in the PM to calm, even tone, and reset your skin while you sleep.