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Hyperpigmentation Skincare ☀️

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The product I recommend for hyperpigmented skin, post acnes scars and for who want to brighten, even your skin tone.
 
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Type: Hyperpigmentation serum - Ingredients: Niacianamide (Brightening, Anti-acne), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening, Soothing), Glycolic Acid (Exfoliant), Allantoin (Soothing) 
- Pros: good list of ingredients focus on dark spot treatment, fast result ( after 1 bottle), no fragrance. 
- Cons: high price, a little stinging when using if you have a sensitive skin. 
Overall: 8.5/10
Vichy - Liftactiv B3 Dark Spots & Wrinkles Serum
 
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Type: Anti-aging and brightening serum
- Ingredients: BHA ( Anti-acne, Exfoliating), Ascorbic Acid ( Brightening) 
- Pros: fast result, concentrating ingredients 
- Cons: not for vitamin C beginner, may cause irritation because of alcohol and fragrance, quite expensive
Overall: 7/10
La Roche Posay - Pure Vitamin C Serum 30 ml
 
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I dont think it worth the hype.
Type: Brightening serum for hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: Niacinamide (Brightening), Panthenol (Soothing), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening), Ceramide (Soothing), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
Pros: Contains Panthenol (vitamin B5) and Ceramide to reduce irritation, friendly for beginners to vitamin C, helps for moisturizing skin.
Cons: Haven't seen much difference after using one bottle, vitamin c is at the bottom of the ingredients list so it may contain quite a small percentage
Overall: 6/10
Numbuzin - No.5 Vitamin C
 
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High concentration of vitamin C serum
Type: Hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: L Ascorbic Acid (vitaC) 20.0%, vitamin E 1%, FA 1%
Pros: High percentage 20% Vitamin C offers antioxidant benefits, evens skin tone and brightens dark spots, also boosts the skin’s own collagen production, 
Cons: Potent VitaminC might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin, not friendly for vitamin C beginners, unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air.
Overall: 8.25/10
Timeless - 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
 
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Hydrating, brighting toner 
Skin type: Dry to oily, senstive skin
- Ingredients: Rice extracted, Ginseng extract, HA 
- Pros: hydrated but not heavy, alcohol and fragrance free 
- Cons: A bit small capacity for the price
Overall: 8/10
Haruharu Black Rice Toner - Fragrance Free
 
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Most versatile toner ever. Im not only use it for facial exfoliating but also:
- Armpit everyday so i dont need deodorant anymore
- Scalp exfoliation twice a week
- Even elbows and knees tone
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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Better version of Anua 70 Peach.
Ingredients:  
- Brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbid Acid (vita C) 
- Moisturizing, Recovering: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Madecassic acid
Pros: a complex of many ingredients for brightening, affordable, no fragrance, lightweight
Cons: sensitive to sunlight ( must use sunscreen), might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin.
Overall: 8/10
Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum - Anua
 
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Exfoliating and Soothing Serum
Skin type: Normal, Dry skin
Ingredients: Niacinamide ( Brightening), Salicylic Acid ( Exfoliating), Retinol ( Skin texture), Ceramide NP+ Centella asiatica ( Soothing)
Pros: versatile products, help improve skin texture, even skin tone while ensuring soothing, lightweight, non greasy, Alcohol and fragrance free. 
Cons: may cause irritation because of BHA and retinol, not for beginners.
Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum _ Innisfree
 
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Brightening and Moisturizing Cream with Sun protection 
Skin type: uneven skin, dry, combination skin
Key ingredients: Panthenol B5 ( calming), Niacinamide + Glutathione (Brightening), titanium dioxide (Works as a UV filter)
Pros: help my skin has a brightening effect after only 2 weeks using, moisturizing with richy texture.
Cons: might take a bit to asorb, not for very oily skin, does contain fragrance, a little bit pricey
Overall: 7.8/10
Niathione Cream _ Dr.Althea
 
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Exfoliating Toner for oily acne-prone skin
Skin type: Oily and Combination 
Ingredients: BHA ( Exfoliating), Tea tree, Witch Hazel (Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial), Niacinamide (Brightening).
Pros: Suitable to brighten the acne-prone skin, lightweight, fresh smell, oil control, 
Cons: Not for dry skin, strong ingredients for sensitive skin, might cause breakeout if your skin not used to BHA
Overall: 7.5/10
Dr.Jart - Teatreement™ Toner
 
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HYDROQUINONE Cream! Cream for under eye cycles 
I don't have commission for this product but I still reallyyy recommend it for everyone because this is the top ingredient for hyperpigmentation and not much products have it.
Skintype: All skintype
Ingredients: Hydroquinone, Lactic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid USP (vitamin C)
Pros: quickly absorb, lightweight, many strong ingredients for brightening, vegan, work even with your under Eye Circles,
Cons: expensive, contains fragrance
Overall: 9/10
Corrector 2 l VIVIER
 
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Ultimate sunscreen for skin using strong treatment such as Tretinoid🌤️
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0% (Sun protection)
Other ingredients:  HA, Vitamin E ( moisturizing)
Pros: Absorbs quickly, creates a moist feeling, can be used with makeup without causing cakey. Broad spectrum sunscreen suitable for all skin types, especially skin using strong treatments such as tretinoin or BHA, AHA.
Cons: Pricey, hard to buy it if not ordered online 
Overall: 9.5/10
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz