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Finally, 9 Skincare Products That Actually Work Against Hyper Pigmentation

These are worth the buy.
Finally, 9 Skincare Products That Actually Work Against Hyper Pigmentation
By Jamila Stewart · Updated February 28, 2022

Is it just me, or did we all think our skin problems would dissolve post-puberty after finally nipping acne in the bud? Never did I imagine I’d be a late twenty-something still on the search for formulas that would reveal “the perfect skin,” but alas, enter: acne scars, discoloration and more. Naturally, I’ve been on a hunt for key items to address the issue and now I present to you, a few skincare products that actually work against hyperpigmentation and more.

Anyone in the market is sure to find a solution for them out of the nine skincare items below, and there are a number of variations to fit your preference. Whether its your preferred active ingredient (think Vitamin C, niacinamide or retinol), a preferred consistency, such as gel-based versus, cream-based, or form of treatment, such as daytime and makeup friendly, or a formula meant to be used overnight. There are options across a range of price-points as well. Either way, these formulas are totally worth the buy. Shop them all below.

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01 NEUTROGENA® Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
NEUTROGENA® Stubborn Marks PM Treatment uses retinol to encourage natural exfoliation overnight, targeting not just hyperpigmentation, but acne scars as well. Available at Aamzon
12 Originally $19 Shop Now
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02 SKINCEUTICALS Discoloration Defense
Yes, it’s worth the steep price. Boasting results in as early as two weeks, the brand reports 60 percent average improvement in the appearance of stubborn brown patches. Available at Amazon
84 Shop Now
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03 DEZI Skin Claro Que C Vitamin C Glow Serum
Formulated with 15 percent pure Vitamin C, this intricate serum formula caters to both the water-loving and oil-loving parts of the skin for optimal absorption. Available at DEZI Skin
64 Shop Now
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04 Melé Even Dark Spot Control Serum
Created by dermatologists of color for people with melanin-rich skin, this specially-formulated serum exfoliates while combatting discoloration. Available at Ulta
26 Shop Now
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05 The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Fans of gel-based products will love this vegan, overnight treatment. With tranexamic acid and Vitamin C-fueled, the formula works while you sleep to erase signs of hyperpigmentation over time. Available at Sephora
15 Shop Now
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06 Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum
Containing five forms of Vitamin C along with ferulic acids, this serum tackles dark spots and dull texture all at once. Available at Sephora
45 Shop Now
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07 Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen with Niacinamide
A problem-solving sunscreen? Packed with niacinamide, this makeup-friendly formula targets dark spots while fighting against UV rays. Available at Sephora
38 Shop Now
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08 First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum
Best for normal skin, this serum uses niacinamide to combat those stubborn problem areas. Available at Sephora
42 Shop Now
09
09 Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, post-acne spots – This skin-brightening serum handles it all. Available at Sephora
60 Shop Now

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