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Brightening Products for Hyperpigmentation

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Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin which can result from exposure to sunlight or skin trauma, such as picking at a pimple. The biological mechanism behind it is complex, but essentially, it involves an...
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What Is Skin Pigmentation?

Your skin tone is the result of a complex process during which special cells inside the outer layer of your skin called melanocytes produce melanin. Inside these special skin cells are organelles (or mini-organs of the cell) called melanosomes. Varia...

 
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Skin pigment disorders, injuries, and other changes in your body can cause your skin to lighten, darken, or change in color. You might notice changes in your skin tone in multiple areas on the surface of your skin or only in certain patches of skin.
What You Need to Know About Skin Pigmentation
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The face is one of the most common areas in which hyperpigmentation occurs. The specific location depends on the type of hyperpigmentation.
Demystifying hyperpigmentation
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You may be able to treat hyperpigmentation with over-the-counter (OTC) skin acids and retinoids. A dermatologist can also perform procedures that may help reduce its appearance.
Hyperpigmentation Treatment: Acids, Peels, Lasers, and More
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spot Patches

Visibly brighten up the look of dark spots with the post-blemish patch that uses 395 dissolving Micropoints.

 
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Micropoint for Dark Spots visibly fades the look of post-blemish marks with Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Vitamin C + Licorice Root.
Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spot Patches - Hero Cosmetics
 
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Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand Dark Spot Brightening is a 2x-daily brightening/illuminating serum that visibly fades the look of post-acne marks. The rollerball zaps dark spots with a trio of advanced brighteners, glycolic acid, and sheer color-correc...
Lightning Wand Dark Spot Brightening Serum - Hero Cosmetics
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

A brightening face serum with a potent form of Vitamin C and Salicylic Acid to help reduce the look of dark spots, hyperpigmentation & post-acne marks.

 
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A stabilized form of Vitamin C that specifically addresses uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, goes to work immediately upon contact with the skin. Within Kiehl's formula, Activated C helps visibly diminish the look of dullness and uneven skin to...
Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution - Kiehl's Since 1851
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COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum with Acetyl Glucosamine + Zinc PCA

Partnered with collagen-boosting allantoin to speed up regeneration and n-acetylglucosamine (NAG for short!) this serum will soon reveal a more even, blemish-free complexion.

 
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This serum contains 15% niacinamide and various synergistic ingredients to effectively treat acne-prone skin. Formula’s niacinamide regulates sebum production, smooths skin and improves the appearance of acne scars. Other ingredients include N-acetyl...
The Niacinamide 15 Serum with Acetyl Glucosamine + Zinc PCA - COSRX

Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment

This powerfully effective brightening treatment is a scientific breakthrough for discoloration. Proprietary technology features ultra-concentrated Lotus Seed Extract, Tranexamic Acid, and Niacinamide, plus antioxidant-rich Vitis Flower Stem Cell Extr...

 
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Ultra-concentrated lotus sprout extract (addresses skin discoloration), tranexamic acid (brightening agent that reduces the appearance of dark spots), niacinamide (reduces the appearance of skin discoloration, fine lines, and yellow appearance).
SkinMedica Even and Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
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This fast-acting spot treatment addresses even the most stubborn dark spots left by skin damage from acne or sun exposure.
SkinMedica Even and Correct Dark Spot Cream 0.5 oz
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All affect the delicate eye area and cause eyes to look tired and dull. Ageing skin only exacerbates the problem and these concerns become more prominent. Hydrogel patches hydrate and reduce the appearance of puffiness to complete your patients' eye ...
SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Mask (6 Pack)
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Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex

Visibly improve the appearance of dull skin and unwanted dark spots for a more even, radiant tone. This lightweight face cream provides instant hydration while brightening the skin.

 
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Brightens the skin. Exfoliates dead skin cells and allows for better penetration and efficacy of other ingredients. Visibly improves the appearance of unwanted dark spots. Leaves the skin soft and hydrated
Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex
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This non-abrasive exfoliator uses a triple blend of AHAs to clear away dull skin. Malic, mandelic and glycolic acids enhance your skin's natural cell turnover, resulting in the look of greater radiance and fewer fine lines. At the same time, niacinam...
GLYTONE Enhance Brightening Cleansing Powder 2oz - Imperfect Box
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Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin B3 Face Serum for Dark Spots & Wrinkles

Clinically proven efficacy reduces dark spots & wrinkles in 8 weeks. This dark spot corrector for face is a concentrated formulation with a combination of dermatological ingredients: 5% Niacinamide (B3), Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid & Peptides.

 
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Dark Spots demand clinical results. Not only are they hard to treat but they also increase under daily aggressors such as pollution. Discover LiftActiv B3 Serum with clinically proven efficacy to reduce dark spots & wrinkles in 8 weeks. Formulate...
LiftActiv Vitamin B3 Face Serum for Dark Spots & Wrinkles - Vichy
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OLEHENRIKSEN Glow2OH 7% AHA Exfoliating Dark Spot Toner

A non-stripping gentle yet powerful daily toner, supercharged with high-potency AHAs (glycolic and lactic acids), to reduce the look of dark spots in as little as seven days.

 
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This powerhouse face toner targets dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles to visibly brighten and smooth skin texture. At night, tone your skin post-cleansing, and you’ll be perfectly prepped for serum and moisturizer. Plus, with its lemon sugar scent ...
Glow2OH 7% AHA Exfoliating Dark Spot Toner
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Vitamin C (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) 15%: A potent next-generation vitamin C derivative with superior stability and antioxidant capacity versus traditional vitamin C; this powerful antioxidant helps brighten skin and visibly reduce the appearance of fine ...
Banana Bright 15% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
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A trio of bestsellers that has everything you need to activate your Glow Cycle and unlock your best skin: A brightening serum, skin-strengthening face cream and high-potency AHA toner.
The Glow Cycle Skincare Set
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Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

An advanced serum with plant saccharides and 15 percent vitamin C (THD ascorbate) to visibly minimize pores, brighten dark spots, and target signs of aging.

 
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Powered by a stable, advanced form of vitamin C, this serum rapidly absorbs into skin to visibly brighten and diminish signs of aging while providing powerful antioxidant protection. It leaves skin looking hydrated and firm with less-visible dark spo...
C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
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Powered by a stable, advanced form of vitamin C, this plumping cream brightens and evens skin tone and pulls hydration into the skin over time for long-lasting moisturization. This luminous cream also creates a radiant base for makeup application whi...
C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer
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Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask

Allure 2022 Best of Beauty-winning Hyper Skin Fade & Glow AHA Mask. This exfoliating mask with mandelic acid that visibly brightens the complexion, smooths texture, and fades stubborn dark spots.

 
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Put dull-looking skin in the past with this visible-radiance-boosting mask. Brilliant AHA duo mandelic acid and glycolic acid cleans congested pores and brightens the look of skin, niacinamide and bearberry visibly fade stubborn dark spots, and a one...
Fade and Glow AHA Mask
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This formula dramatically reduces the look of dark spots and signs of aging. It is formulated with rock-star ingredients like vitamin C combined with bearberry, licorice, and kojic acid to help combat the appearance of stubborn acne scars and sun dam...
Mini Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum
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isibly glowing, baby-soft skin is just a rinse away. A dream team of powerful, all-natural ingredients including mandelic acid, licorice root, bearberry, and willow bark help fade the look of dark spots, calm inflammation, and protect against future ...
Gentle Brightening Gel Cleanser with Mandelic Acid
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum

2023 InStyle Award Winner: Best Dark Spot Corrector. For those who can't tolerate retinol, try this. It has glycolic, salicylic, lactic, tartaric, and citric acids to exfoliate the skin, promoting a more even tone.

 
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Drunk Elephant's T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum is a high-tech 10% AHA/1% BHA gel that resurfaces dull, congested skin by gently lifting away dead skin cells, dramatically improving the appearance of pores, blemishes, fine lines, and...
T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum - Drunk Elephant

The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment

A nighttime formula that targets hyperpigmentation, uneven patches, and dark spots, visibly brightens the complexion, and leaves you with a more even-looking skin tone.

 
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This concentrated gel is formulated with two percent tranexamic acid, two percent vitamin C, and two percent acai berry, which work together to specifically target and lighten the look of dark spots while visibly brightening overall skin tone, giving...
Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
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Containing 0.5% Fulvic Acid, this gentle formula cleanses the skin removing makeup—even eye makeup—while enhancing exfoliation to reveal brighter, more radiant-looking skin. This cleanser also has calming benefits and works to promote a more even ski...
Fulvic Acid Brightening Cleanser
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Supercharged skin-brightening. Powered by 15% antioxidant vitamin C and plant-based peptide EGF to deliver a double dose of brightening and rejuvenation with every use. This powerful yet gentle serum leaves skin visibly brighter and firmer-looking.
15% Vitamin C & EGF Brightening Serum
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Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration

A hyperpigmentation-safe serum that visibly reduces stubborn discoloration, post-blemish marks, scars, and spots—for all ethnicities and skin shades.

 
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Visibly fade stubborn post-blemish marks, scars, dark spots, discoloration & uneven skin tone with dermatologist-tested serum. Faded dark spot cream is gentle enough for daily use and safe for all skin tones and ethnicities. Faded Topicals for da...
Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
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A pair of cooling hydrogel under eye masks that fade the look of dark circles and discoloration so you can kick back and let your worries fade away.
Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks
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Antipodes Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream

High-performance natural peptides inhibit pigmentation to even, correct, and brighten skin tone for a fresh, radiant complexion.

 
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This certified vegan moisturiser is powered by stable, biomimetic peptides that strive to inhibit melatonin – the root cause of pigmentation. Harnessing the antioxidant powers of Kakadu plum (nature’s richest source of vitamin C), the refreshing wate...
Antipodes Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream
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Peace Out Dark Spots Supercharged Brightening Serum

Groundbreaking, supercharged serum that combines a potent blend of AHAs and active ingredients to target hyperpigmentation for next-level improvement in the appearance of dark spots.

 
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Loaded with a potent blend of 10% AHAs, this supercharged brightening solution refines skin's surface by revealing fresh skin cells, while 2.5% Tranexamic Acid and brightening boosters (like Kojic Acid & Alpha-Arbutin) target dark spots at the so...
Dark Spots Supercharged Brightening Serum - Peace Out
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Peace Out Dark Spots Microneedling Brightening Dots is a brightening patch formulated with 430 Niacinamide & Tranexamic-infused microneedles to fade the look of post-breakout dark spots & discolorations.
Dark Spots Microneedling Brightening Dots - Peace Out | Ulta Beauty

Pai Fade Forward Dark Spot Serum

Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots in nine weeks*

 
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A game-changing serum that’s proven to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone, with instantly brighter results**. Unlike exfoliating acids – which can leave skin vulnerable to irritation – Marine Algae targets the root of d...
Pai Fade Forward Dark Spot Serum 30ml
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Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum

This serum contains a unique mixture of vitamin C in three skin-friendly forms at a concentration that’s easily absorbed, reduces the visible signs of uneven pigmentation, and visibly improves tone for brighter, more radiant skin. Vitamin C also supp...

 
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It contains an active ingredient complex that includes oil-soluble Vitamin C THD, plant-based Vitamin C and stabilized, synthetic Vitamin C in glucosidic form. Together, they help to reduce uneven pigmentation, improve tone and provide anti-oxidative...
The Good C Vitamin C Serum
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A science-based routine to leave skin visibly fresh, radiant, and healthy in four steps.
The SturmGlow™ Kit
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A moisturizer that helps even out skin tone and gradually minimize visible signs of pigmentation and dark or yellowish spots.
Brightening Face Cream
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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

A dark spot corrector that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, medical procedures or acne.

 
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Formulated with 3% Tranexamic Acid, 1% Kojic Acid, 5% Niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, the treatment targets stubborn brown patches and post-inflammatory discolouration to even the skin tone and help to minimise the appearance of future marks with continue...
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
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SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen is a lightweight, residue-free formula that combines broad-spectrum UV protection with a potent blend of discoloration-correcting and hydrating ingredients for a brighter, more even complexion. A p...
SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen (1 fl. oz.)
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La Prairie White Caviar Essence Extraordinaire Illuminating Pre-Serum

Reduce the appearance of discoloration and dark spots, and Swiss Golden Caviar Extract, which plumps skin by stimulating collagen production.

 
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Hydrates, brightens, and tones with a lightweight essence texture that absorbs quickly into the skin. It prepares skin to better absorb the active ingredients from all other products in a ritual while conditioning skin to increase firmness and skin e...
White Caviar Essence Extraordinaire Illuminating Pre-Serum
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Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Rapidly reduce the look of dark spots without a doctor’s visit. This intensive dark spot corrector promotes surface cell turnover for brighter, more even skin.

 
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Dr. Murad's next generation of powerhouse brightening ingredients take on the look of the most stubborn dark spots while treating your skin with the same care that a dermatologist would. This transformative, daily use skincare serum goes one step bey...
Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum - Murad
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Neutrogena, Rapid Tone Repair, 20% Vitamin C Serum

 
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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules help fight the signs of aging by reducing the look of dark spots and minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These face serum capsules visibly smooth and brighten skin in 1 week ...
Rapid Tone Repair, 20% Vitamin C Serum
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SISLEŸA L'INTÉGRAL ANTI-ÂGE RADIANCE ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM

An ultralight gel-serum that reduces the appearance of dark spots, brightens and refreshes the complexion and improves skin quality.

 
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Lansium extract and hexylresorcinol, an expert anti-dark spot ingredient, act together to fight the appearance of dark spots so that day after day the complexion appears more uniform. The unique combination of a mineral complex and two powerful key i...
Sisleÿa L'Intégral Anti-Âge Radiance Anti-Dark Spot Serum
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