Trying to brighten dark spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma and sun damage doesn’t get any easier with age—in fact, it tends to get more complicated. Stubborn spots may have been settling in for years, which means they’ll need some serious formulas to help fade the appearance. We love multi-tasking skin care, so for mature skin, we look for products that have added aging benefits in addition to brightening, like firming, lifting, hydrating or calming. Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite brightening products for mature skin, from serums to toners and beyond.
The best brightening products for mature skin
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If you’re clued into the skin-care scene at all, you probably know this is considered a gold-standard vitamin C serum. It improves various signs of aging, including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, loss of firmness, and brightness. It also strengthens skin and helps prevent future damage from occurring.
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $182
BUY ON SKINCEUTICALS - $182
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The dynamic duo, vitamin C and ferulic acid, link up in this serum that supports brighter, firmer skin in a week. It addresses dullness and hyperpigmentation for a more even, radiant complexion. For anyone experiencing skin laxity it also visibly firms skin and supports elasticity.
BUY ON ULTA - $89
BUY ON SEPHORA - $89
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Designed to restore radiance and clarity to dull, tired skin, this vitamin C-based serum boasts impressive results, with 100 percent of users showing improvement in skin firmness and 97 percent showing improvement in skin brightness after six weeks.
BUY ON ULTA - $75
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $75
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This new super-powered serum is great for anyone with sensitive skin since it calms irritation and boosts hydration while treating skin. The antioxidant blend promotes a brighter complexion and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $158
BUY ON OBAGI - $158
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Lactic and salicylic acid are the stars of this showstopper that boosts cell turnover, smooths texture, reduces the appearance of dark spots, and hydrates skin to keep it all balanced. After eight weeks, 100 percent of users saw less visible discoloration and dark patches.
BUY NOW - $49
