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Best brightening essence: Sooryehan Chunsam Radiant White Essence, $155
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A radiance-boosting essence that promotes skin vitality and a luminous, hydrated complexion, while addressing the signs of ageing. Skin feels softer and moisturised, and has a subtle lit-from-within glow.
Best brightening essence: Lancome Clarifique Dual Essence, $140
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The bi-phase essence, which feels light, fresh and watery, boosts skin’s natural renewal function to refine its texture for a smoother and brighter complexion. The first few times we used it, our skin did flush a little and there was a slight prickling sensation, but these effects dissipated quickly.
Best brightening serum: Mellow Naturals Vitamin C Natural Glow Face Serum, $55
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This boosts collagen production, protects skin and prevents dark spots from forming. It has an instant perk-me-up effect that makes the complexion look fresher, brighter and healthier, resulting in a slight dewy sheen. A good product to fight signs of fatigue as the complexion looks less tired and sallow.
Best brightening serum: Origins Ginzing Into The Glow Brightening Serum, $70
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The multi-action serum brightens the complexion and controls pigmentation. The light milky texture sinks into skin, leaving it with a slight moisturising film. The complexion looks more radiant and well-rested, and skin is well-prepped for makeup application. The zesty citrus scent is wonderfully addictive.
Best luxe brightening serum: Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Pure Shots Light Up Serum, $139
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Harnesses a breakthrough brightening technology that helps reduce sallowness and dark spots, while soothing irritation and protecting skin. Despite its lotion-like texture, it’s surprisingly lightweight and absorbs easily. It brightens and hydrates skin, leaving it supple and glowy.
Best luxe brightening serum: Estee Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum, $135
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An ultra-lightweight and hydrating serum that prevents future dark spots, and keeps skin even, flawless and luminous. It’s also super-hydrating (for up to 48 hours). While the gel-like texture is slightly viscous and needs a bit more time to absorb well, skin is indeed well- hydrated. After a week, the complexion looks more radiant.
Best brightening serum for dark spots: Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter, from $115
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The soothing, brightening serum corrects visible discoloration and even post-acne blemishes in as little as 12 weeks. Skin feels smooth after each application and looks even and radiant – great to layer with other serums in your skincare routine. With regular use, it also lightens the appearance of dark spots.
Best brightening serum for dark spots: Re:erth Illuminating Concentrate, $128
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A spot-targeting serum that gets to the root of stubborn pigmentation, so skin becomes even, brighter and more youthful-looking. With regular use, it brightens the complexion and lightens dark spots. We love the innovative pump packaging, which dispenses just the right amount.
Best brightening serum for dark spots: Shiseido White Lucent Illuminating Micro- Spot Serum, from $160
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A dark-spot fighter that treats existing pigmentation while preventing future dark spots, in as little as one week. Skin looks glowy and feels really nourished. And despite its light texture, it leaves skin feeling hydrated throughout the day.
Best brightening moisturiser: I Dew Care Say You Dew Moisturizing Vitamin C Gel + Cream, $56
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The moisturiser targets skin imperfections and the signs of ageing to make your complexion supple and radiant. The dual-layer cream and gel is fun to use – just mix the two together before use. The resulting texture looks light but feels substantial on skin. Its strong emollient properties keep skin well-hydrated, giving it a dewy glow.
Best brightening moisturiser: Laneige Radian-C Cream, $68
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The gel-cream addresses dullness, dark and ultra-fine spots, as well as uneven skin tone. It intensely hydrates skin and has a refreshing light citrus scent. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, although drier skin might benefit more.
Best luxe brightening moisturiser: MT Metatron MT Stem Cream, $299
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The formula helps boost collagen production while combating dark spots and loss of radiance for a smoother, luminous and firmer complexion. The balm-like texture can be a little rich, so use the cream sparingly. It really nourishes and hydrates skin, and a visible difference is seen in just three days.
Best luxe brightening moisturiser: Chanel Sublimage La Creme Lumiere, $594
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A luxurious cream that illuminates and protects skin, and encourages cell renewal for a smooth, supple and radiant complexion. The formula is intensely nourishing, leaving skin instantly soft and supple. After a week, the complexion looks less tired and dull, especially in the mornings.
Best brightening mask: Dr Jou 6 Essence Hyaluronic Acid Whitening Mask, $16.80 (box of five sheets)
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Each mask promises to brighten the complexion and plump skin to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin is instantly soothed and hydrated, and visibly calmed
Best brightening mask: Mediheal Whitening Bubble Tox Serum Mask, $4.90 per sheet/$49 (box of 10 sheets)
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DRUGSTORE – READERS’ CHOICE
An innovative sheet mask that drenches skin in creamy bubbles to leave it instantly brighter. The bubbles have a nice massaging effect and make for a nice treat after a tiring day. The serum also nourishes skin well, leaving it more dewy. Ideal for use just before an important event.
