A unique complex of N-acetyl glucosamine and niacinamide, a vitamin B derivative, shown to significantly reduce the amount and appearance of hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven pigmentation. The aging process causes proteins in the skin’s epidermis to become cross-linked and reduces the skin’s reflective ability. The combination of N-acetyl glucosamine and niacinamide restores skin’s brightness scale and increases skin’s reflectivity and luminescence.