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Hyperpigmentation Shelf ✨
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items Skincare picks for hyperpigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone, with Vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, exfoliators, serums, moisturizers and SPF.
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Face Creams & Moisturizers
Serums & Targeted Treatments
Eye Creams
Cleaners & Exfoliators
SPF & Sun Protection
Education Corner: Understanding Hyperpigmentation
Face Creams & Moisturizers
Moisturizers and face creams I reach for to hydrate, brighten, and support a more even-looking skin tone.
A lightweight vitamin C face moisturizer I like for brighter, more even-looking skin. La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Moisturizer Cream gives me daily hydration while working vitamin C into my routine for dullness and uneven skin tone. I like this as m...
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Moisturizer Cream for Face
A longtime staple in my nighttime routine because I’m always targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone. Palmer’s Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream is formulated with vitamin C, niacinamide and retinol to help improve the appearance of hyperpigme...
Palmer’s Skin Success Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream | Vitamin C, 2.7 oz
A brightening moisturizer I like when I want hydration and hyperpigmentation-focused skincare in the same step. This Olay Vitamin C Face Moisturizer combines vitamin C, niacinamide and lactic acid to hydrate while helping improve the appearance of da...
Olay Vitamin C Face Moisturizer Brightening
Serums & Targeted Treatments
The heavy hitters in my hyperpigmentation routine. These are the serums, vitamin C treatments and other concentrated products I reach for when I want to focus on dark spots, uneven skin tone and a brighter-looking complexion. Different formulas, diff...
One of the vitamin C serums I reach for when I want to focus on brighter, more even-looking skin. La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C12 Serum is formulated with 12% pure vitamin C to help improve the appearance of dark spots, dullness and uneven skin tone ...
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C12 Serum | 12% Vitamin C for Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
A brightening vitamin C treatment in convenient single-use capsules. Pixi Vitamin-C CapsuleCare combines vitamin C and vitamin E to help brighten the look of dull, uneven skin and support a more even-looking complexion. I like the individually sealed...
Pixi Vitamin-C CapsuleCare Brightening Serum Capsules | 30 Count
A concentrated vitamin C treatment I keep in my back pocket when I want something more targeted for dark spots and uneven-looking skin tone. Each single-use capsule contains 20% vitamin C, so I like that the formula stays individually sealed until I’...
Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Capsules | Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
One I know and recommend for targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone. Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum is formulated with tranexamic acid and niacinamide to help improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks and discolor...
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum – Dark Spots & Uneven Tone
A customizable vitamin C option for when I want to add ascorbic acid directly into my skincare routine. Bos Essentials is 100% pure, ultra-fine vitamin C powder that can be mixed into compatible serums, creams or toners instead of using a premixed vi...
Bos Essentials 100% Pure Vitamin C Powder
Eye Creams
Eye-area favorites for brightening, smoothing, and keeping the delicate skin around the eyes hydrated.
A vitamin C eye cream I like when I want to focus on brighter, smoother-looking skin around the eyes. La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream is formulated with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the delicate under-eye area while helping improv...
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream | Brightening & Anti-Aging Eye Care
An affordable eye gel I like for tired-looking eyes, especially when the under-eye area could use a little refresh. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel is formulated with yerba mate, caffeine and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and help improve the ...
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel | Dark Circles & Puffiness
A retinol eye cream I like for giving the under-eye area a little extra attention. RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream is formulated to target the look of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines while helping smooth the delicate skin around...
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream | Dark Circles & Fine Lines
Cleaners & Exfoliators
Cleansers and exfoliators for keeping pores clear, removing buildup, smoothing texture, and helping prevent the breakouts that can leave dark marks behind.
Budget-friendly and gets the job done. I reach for this when I want some exfoliation while targeting clogged pores and blackheads.
Equate Blackhead Clearing Scrub 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Medication, 5 oz
A longtime staple in my house. Gentle, fragrance-free and moisturizing enough for everyday cleansing without leaving my skin feeling stripped or overly dry.
Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar – Fragrance-Free, 16 count
An old faithful in my skincare rotation. I reach for this when I want that deep-clean feeling without my face feeling completely stripped afterward.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Face Wash, 5 fl. oz
SPF & Sun Protection
Daily sun protection for helping protect melanated skin and keeping dark spots and uneven tone from getting darker.
Simple, affordable and one I actually use. Lightweight daily moisture plus SPF 15 because when I'm working on dark spots, sun protection stays part of the routine.
Equate All-Day Moisturizing Lotion + SPF 15 Broad Spectrum
This is a good find for days when I want sun protection and a little complexion coverage without doing a full face. Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint combines broad-spectrum SPF 50 with lightweight, buildable coverage and a shade range that act...
Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
One of my go-tos when I need sun protection beyond just my face. Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Sunscreen Lotion provides broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection for exposed areas like my chest, shoulders, arms and legs. I like the lightweight feel and the rad...
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion | 8 oz
SPF made with melanin in mind. ☀️ Broad-spectrum SPF 50 with a moisturizing formula that blends into deeper skin tones without the dreaded white cast.
Black Girl Sunscreen Make it Hybrid with Zinc and Lavender Sunscreen - SPF 50 - 3 fl oz
A good daytime multitasker when I want moisture and sun protection in one step. SPF 25 plus antioxidants and vitamin E for hydrated, more radiant-looking skin.
L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Anti-Aging Day Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Sunscreen, Antioxidants, and Vitamin E, 1.7oz
Education Corner: Understanding Hyperpigmentation
Helpful reads on hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone, especially how they show up and behave in melanated skin.
The struggle is real when beautiful skin is left with dark spots and stubborn marks. But there's hope with consistency, patience and discipline. 🫶🏾
Hyperpigmentation on Dark Skin: Causes, Images & Treatment