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Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866. Published 2017 Aug 12. doi:10.3390/nu9080866 The active ingredients in Kiehl’s dark spot corrector are vitamin C, white birch extract, and peony extract. According to the brand, both white birch extract and peony extract work with vitamin C to enhance potency. White birch contains vitamin C and niacinamide (vitamin B3), especially effective when paired. Both lead to a more even complexion, lightening darker spots to match the natural lighter skin tone of the surrounding area.

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It's also great for skin-healing too, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and that's why Biossance opted to include it in this formula, alongside 10% vitamin C and moisturizing squalane. However, texture aside, right off the bat, we could feel the cooling and soothing effects of the gentian scabra root extract, a medicinal plant, that mitigated our redness and, with time, the post-inflammatory reactions that caused dark spots. We guess time really does heal all wounds because it took a little over a month before we started to see some other noteworthy positive changes from ingredients such as nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B-3, and vitamin E. Both vitamins tout photoprotective properties that help guard skin against dark-spot-inducing UV rays. Meanwhile, citric acid functioned as a non-irritating AHA that sloughed off dead skin cells, taking our uneven, rough texture with it.Big names like Olay, Kiehl's, and Neutrogena, for example, all offer popular dark spot corrector products, but they still may engage with animal testing. What We Love: The formula balances retinol with an impressive amount of hydrating ingredients so we can reap the benefits of the all-star exfoliator while enjoying the moisture-replenishing advantages of hyaluronic acid.

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It can be challenging to determine whether a dark spot remover will work because not every dark spot is the same. There’s no such thing as a universal solution, which is why you may have to do a little trial and error with products formulated with the ingredients mentioned above.However, the best way to know for sure if a dark spot corrector is right for your skin type and tone is to consult your dermatologist, says master esthetician Sarah Akram. “There are different levels of melasma which means that the treatment or method of care will be different,” she adds, explaining that depending on your current skin routine, and what products you are using on your skin, some products make your skin more sensitive than others. 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. Hydroquinone: This is a topical skin-lightening ingredient used to treat hyperpigmented skin conditions, such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (e.g., after acne). Hydroquinone is the gold standard for pigment reduction, however as of 2020, it is no longer an over-the-counter option, so it has to be prescribed by your provider.

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Developed for daily use, Formulyst’s Dark Spots Solution Serum targets the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone caused by hyperpigmentation. It’s formulated with HyWhite, an alpha-linolenic acid that helps lighten the appearance of dark spots and visibly improves the uniformity of skin color. 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 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.Peony extract also works with vitamin C to enhance the skin’s brightening effect. In clinical studies, topically applied peony extract has also exhibited skin lightening properties.

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What We Don’t Love: The slight guava scent was a little sweet for our liking, but it didn’t linger on the skin for very long. Prakash A, Baskaran R. Acerola, an untapped functional superfruit: a review on latest frontiers. J Food Sci Technol. 2018;55(9):3373-3384. doi:10.1007/s13197-018-3309-5 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. Licorice extract: Contains concentrations of flavonoids, which equip the skin with antioxidant properties, and works to neutralize free radicals that are present. Topical use of products infused with licorice extract help to provide a healthy glow and enhance the skin's overall appearance. Exfoliators like glycolic acid and salicylic acid work hard to “unglue” the skin cells that bind together and cause dullness. Once those offending cells are sloughed away, radiant, glowing, and even-toned skin can emerge.Arbutin: A glycosylated form of hydroquinone that is extracted from bearberry plants. It inhibits tyrosinase, which is an enzyme that is necessary for melanin production, thus preventing the formation of melanin when applied topically. Al-Niaimi F, Chiang NYZ. Topical Vitamin C and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(7):14-17. Using a vitamin C serum is one of the best ways to fade dark spots, and this option from Skinceuticals' is one of Russo's favorite. It contains L-ascorbic acid (one of the most stable, well-studied forms of vitamin C) and vitamin E and ferulic acid, which boosts the efficacy of the vitamin C. And very cool fact: The formula stays active for 72 hours after you dab it on, even after washing your face. Zduńska K, Dana A, Kolodziejczak A, Rotsztejn H. Antioxidant Properties of Ferulic Acid and Its Possible Application. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology. 2018;31(6):332-336. While it’s not our favorite ingredient because it can be potentially dangerous, Murad Rapid Age Spot And Pigment Lightening Serum
contains 2% hydroquinone, the highest percentage available without a prescription. Hydroquinone is a very effective skin lightening agent that can remove dark spots, even skin tone, and lighten age spots. This formulation also contains vitamin C and glycolic acid, two of the top ingredients on our spot-correcting ingredient list.