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Clinique’s Dark Spot Corrector contains a variety of plant extracts that work together to combat dark spots and other skin conditions.Mulberry root is effective in skin whitening and has antioxidant properties that help scavenge free radicals. Turmeric root and barley inhibit tyrosinase. La Roche-Posay‘s Pigmentclar Dark Spot Serum combines the forces of Phe-Resorcinol, ferulic acid, and LHA to break down dark spots and make them disappear. According to the company, Phe-Resorcinol is 100 times more skin lightening than kojic acid, one of the best skin lightening ingredients. Aside from trying to spend less time in direct sunlight, wearing protective coverings like a wide-brimmed sun hat and of course loading up on SPF are a couple of ways to avoid dark spots.

Thawabteh AM, Jibreen A, Karaman D, Thawabteh A, Karaman R. Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment-A Review. Molecules. 2023;28(12):4839. Published 2023 Jun 18. doi:10.3390/molecules28124839 But that’s not all: The antioxidant hydrolyzed Myrtus communis leaf extract smoothes the look of our fine lines. We’re also prone to puffiness in the morning (who isn’t, really), but we noticed that we were waking up without looking like we just woke up. Then we learned this plant extract has antibacterial properties great for dissolving excess oil and dead skin cells on the skin’s surface, which not only prevents acne but also ensures a brighter glow.Manhattan-based board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Macrene Alexiades suggests looking for products that, “are working at the root of the matter” to repair the skin and avoid damage that causes brown spots and vulnerability, such as amino acids like glucosamine, aspartic acid, arginine, and citric acid. “Those are gentle and they're safe,” she says, adding that next you can seek out nourishing antioxidants, like a high dose of ferulic acid and vitamins C and E, that will repair the discolored damage without irritating the skin. Rice has also exhibited anti-melanogenic effects, essentially curbing melanin production to reduce the formation of dark spots and treat existing ones. Birch contains salicylic acid, an exfoliant that can encourage cell turnover. Wheat contains hydroquinone, a potent anti-pigmenting agent present in many dark spot reducing creams and available via prescription as well. What We Don’t Love: Layering too many heavy foundations and face lotions on top of the serum caused it to pill. Zhang KQ, Lin LL, Xu HJ. Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2022;44(2):177-188. doi:10.1111/ics.12766 As a hydrating serum that can easily be found at the drugstore, the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum proves that you can in fact find efficacious serums on a budget. This serum was designed to add a hydrating and plumping boost to your existing skincare routine, before finishing off with moisturizer. The key ingredient within this formula is purified hyaluronic acid, which has been shown to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Hyaluronic acid draws water from the air into your skin, relieving dryness and dehydration instantly. It’s also worth noting that this product is completely oil-free, making it an excellent option for those with reactive skin types, or those who are prone to clog pores or fungal acne. Depending on your skin type, environment and climate, you may find that this product offers enough hydration on its own, but for those with dry skin, we recommend using this product in tandem with your favorite moisturizer to seal in all of this hydration and nourishment.

Neutrogena combines tried-and-true skincare ingredients — such as vitamin C, retinol, and peptides — with skin-softening ingredients like emollients, humectants, and silicones. Below we’ll explain how these ingredients benefit your skin, as well as a few alternatives to consider. If you’re starting to feel like you’re just not getting a deep enough or effective enough cleanse, you may want to try a more intense option like the Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. This product was designed to serve as a gentle, yet increasingly purifying formula to eliminate clogged pores, and remove things like bad bacteria, dirt, excess oil and makeup which negatively contribute to clogged pores and breakouts. At the same time, this formula also works at the surface layer to remove dead skin cells which can make your complexion appear duller, rougher and less radiant. The main active in this formula includes salicylic acid, which is a beta hydroxy acid that mildly but effectively exfoliates the skin. Unlike alpha hydroxy acids, Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, meaning that it can get down deeper into the pores and clear out congestion. Because of this, salicylic acid has been a gold standard acne and congestion fighting ingredient for years, and remains one of the most trusted actives in the industry. In addition to this ingredient, this formula is also completely oil-free and non-comedogenic. Even after you’ve chosen one of the best products for dark spots, don’t forget to wear a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 every day. Sunscreen will help prevent current spots from becoming dark while helping to prevent new ones from forming. Neutrogena dark spot corrector contains two powerful ingredients: ascorbyl glucoside and retinol. Ascorbyl glucoside is a stable form of vitamin C that has been combined with glucose. When applied to the skin, ascorbyl glucoside converts to L-ascorbic acid — a more stable delivery process than just using L-ascorbic acid on its own. On another note, for the most part, these lightweight ingredients layered seamlessly with the products we blended on top of it. We only noticed some pilling when we really got glammed up and layered a full face of makeup on top of it, but even still, this became a non-issue when we took the time to wait a little longer for the serum to sink in before moving on to the next step in our routine.In our opinion, Neutrogena products are worth the money, but there are other brands that deliver greater value. What We Love: We loved that it gave our skin an instant brightness, but we were most impressed with our bouncy, plump skin at the end of the testing period. The formula achieved this in a couple of different ways. First, it used five percent niacinamide, a percentage studies have shown to be a much more effective amount at treating hyperpigmentation, to lighten the skin. Then, the formula combined Barbados cherry, one of the most abundant sources of ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C), with licorice root extract to vigorously brighten our skin without triggering a hint of irritation. As you age, your body’s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses its natural plumpness and smoothness.

However, we will say that using this serum in combination with our prescribed azelaic acid and tretinoin didn’t do our dehydrated skin any favors. However, we found it to be far less drying when we decreased application to only once in the morning, instead of twice a day. Potentially, this impacted the rate at which we saw our results, but rest assured the brightening effects still shone through. The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser has remained a huge fan favorite cleanser for years, and for very good reasons. As a gentle, non-foaming cleanser with no fragrances, harsh surfactants or unnecessary filler ingredients, this workhorse cleanser has been recommended consistently by dermatologists and estheticians for those who need a good, budget friendly cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin. The formula behind this product is incredibly minimalistic, consisting of a few base ingredients, a handle of gentle surfactants and one or two humectants to add balance. But unlike a serum or moisturizer, this pared down formula is actually what makes this product so successful. Most research on cleansers and active ingredients within cleansing products has shown that even when active ingredients are found in these products, they’re not left on the skin long enough to really do their job properly. Because of this, using a simple and straightforward, no frills cleanser like the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser allows you to prep your skin properly, so that all of your favorite serums and essences can penetrate the skin properly. We won’t lie: It takes an aggressive approach to get rid of dark spots,often requiring expensive treatments and sometimes even multiple rounds of these treatments, so you can imagine our delight when this drugstore formula delivered exceptional results. Seriously, we noticed a reduction in our redness and hyperpigmentation soon after application, and an instant brightening effect that made our skin look like it was bathed in the soft lighting of an intimate dinner party. Subtly, but surely, we watched the formula reward our skin and it only took around three weeks to notice more significant changes with a smoother, less textured skin tone and a decrease in dark spots. Retinol SA: A stabilised, highly refined form of Retinol that provides sustained action. Retinol SA is scientifically superior to other forms of vitamin A, such as Pro-Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate, in providing benefit to the skin.

The combination of these lightweight ingredients gave us the sensation of pulling a soft, silk blanket over our skin each morning we applied the product. And, especially since we frequently experience eczema flare-ups, we were particularly appreciative of how the gentle, non-irritating formula treated our sensitive skin with plenty of care. Whether we were standing in direct sunlight or sitting in the darkest restaurant, the skin-brightening ingredients gave our complexions a luminosity and an undeniable glow. Unlike traditional vitamin C formulas that can irritate the skin, this one uses a more stable derivative known as ascorbyl glucoside. This skin absorbs this variation super slowly, preventing potential irritation and it meant that we never experienced an uncomfortable tingling feeling some harsher formulas leave behind. Several plant extracts in the Estee Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum make this a powerhouse against hyperpigmentation. Similar to Clinique’s Dark Spot Corrector, this formulation contains turmeric root, mulberry root, cucumber fruit, barley, grapefruit peel, and rice. Many of these ingredients have shown the ability to halt tyrosinase from producing more melanin. We had high, arguably unrealistic, expectations entering this test, and a long list of what we wanted from a dark spot corrector, including everything from fading stubborn acne scars to balancing our complexion’s texture and tone. Oh, and we wanted these wishes granted fast — to our delight, the PCA Skin Hydroquinone-Free Pigment Gel Face Serum fulfilled our dreams on all of these fronts.