Why It's Worth It: If there's one thing we love, it's preventative skin care. And while sunscreen is the best, pairing it with this Clinique serum will only make your results better. Made with brightening vitamin C and exfoliating salicylic acid, the Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector visibly improves discoloration, while preventing future dark spots from developing.

Editor Tip: This serum is infused with Spanish marine extract and French flaxseed to help your skin heal and repair itself. This combination, in a nutshell, leaves you with a more even tone and firmness to your skin. Niacinamide – form of vitamin B3 that can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the transfer of melanin to the skin’s surface. Vitamin C - Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help to brighten and even out the skin tone by inhibiting the production of melanin. Naana Boakye, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, owner of Bergen Dermatology, and co-owner of Karité Shea Butter.

Skin pigmentation occurs due to the presence of a pigment called melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in the lower layers of the skin. The amount of melanin produced by melanocytes is determined by a number of factors, including genetics, hormones, and environmental factors. The has natural extract ingredients which are humectants, which can attract and hold water, helping to increase the moisture content of the skin. The molecules penetrate the skin’s surface and draw moisture from the environment into the deeper layers of the skin, helping to plump up the skin and improve its overall appearance. This treatment uses prebiotic technology to help support the body’s natural production of vitamin C. “It has patent-pending MelaPATH technology to actively improve excess pigmentation and skin health, says Robinson.

Why It's Worth It: True to its name, the star ingredient in Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops is, drumroll, please, niacinamide. Wave goodbye to stubborn hyperpigmentation and dark spots thanks to this ingredient's powerful, tone-evening properties. To give skin a naturally healthy and dewy finish, there's plumping watermelon and hydration-binding hyaluronic acid present in this 2023 Allure Readers' Choice Award winner Why It's Worth It: Dr. Dennis Gross's Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel is a classic and for good reason. This two-step at-home peel is loaded with a trifecta of glycolic acid, lactic acid, and malic acid to boost cell turnover, even skin tone, and reduce the look of lines and wrinkles. I have post-surgical pigmentation, which makes me feel quite anxious about my face. I'm glad I tried this serum since it really does work like magic. My dark facial pigmentation has significantly lessened in just under two months thanks to it! This face serum is my holy grail."- Quennie HiltonEditor Tip: Simply press the patch into the targeted area for around 20 seconds for the fullest effect and keep it on for 6 to 8 hours, and voila — the lightening effect you deserve. I have been a longstanding fan of Skinceuticals products and like their Discoloration Defense serum. It has kojic acid, niacinamide and tranexamic acid, which makes it particularly useful for treating melasma,” says Beal. With continued use, this formula also helps to brighten the skin and minimize the occurrence of dark marks. The EELHOE™ Melanin Correcting Facial Serum targets the skin's excessive melanin synthesis, which results in hyperpigmentation and dark patches. These serums have potent chemicals that work to control melanin synthesis, lighten existing dark spots, and stop the development of new ones. EELHOE™ Melanin Correcting Facial Serum has been clinically proven to l ighten and eliminate dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and melasma: the acids gently fade and peel dark spots to expose brighter skin. The hue of this serum can range from light amber to dark brown due to the natural elements in its mix. Editor Tip: A slew of alpha and beta hydroxy acids, including glycolic, mandelic, and salicylic acids, exfoliates dead skin and diminishes the look of dark spots. You can also expect to look more radiant than ever, thanks to potent concentrations of turmeric, niacinamide, and papaya extract.

GFOUK™ Hyperpigmentation Correcting Facial Serum has been clinically proven to l ighten and eliminate dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and melasma: the acids gently fade and peel dark spots to expose brighter skin. The hue of this serum can range from light amber to dark brown due to the natural elements in its mix. All About GFOUK™Why It's Worth It: There's pretty much nothing better than a drugstore find, let's be real. "[CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum] is a great over-the-counter brightening serum," says Dr. Marchbein, who adds that the ingredients fight more than just hyperpigmentation. "Niacinamide is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich vitamin B3 derivative that has been scientifically shown to help with redness and discoloration in the skin," she explains.