The 7 brightening serums to have in your pre-wedding skincare routine now

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Serum, $149 for 30ml

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A powerhouse antioxidant that helps reduce skin inflammation, pigmentation, and boosts healthy collagen production, Vitamin C's often found in brightening skincare. One drawback: it's unstable and tends to lose its effectiveness quickly, especially if exposed to air or light.

To combat this, Peter Thomas Roth employs oil-soluble THD Ascorbate in his latest product - an extra-potent Vitamin C that is reportedly 50 times more powerful than traditional Vitamin C - which also offers high penetration rate. It's also less acidic compared to regular Vitamin C, which can irritate skin. 

Vitamin C's effects are also reportedly more potent when combined with vitamin E or ferulic acid, with this formula offering just that. 

Available at Sephora.

Vitabrid Dual Serum, $96 for a box of three

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Launched last October, K-beauty brand Vitabrid C12's dual serums come in an innovative twist-to-mix bottle with ingredients that that are activated only when mixed. It encloses two serums, clear Skin Barrier Serum that boosts moisture retention, and the yellow Deep Care Serum which is infused with Vitamin C, peptides, and other anti-oxidants that inhibit melanin production for a brighter complexion.

Available at the novita Experience Store at #03-76, Plaza Singapura and www.vitabrid.com.sg

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum, $136 for 30ml

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A watery formula that's readily absorbed into the skin, it's infused with two types of Vitamin C as well as mild fruit AHAs for gentle resurfacing. Japanese Beautyberry that's reportedly rich in anti-oxidants, as well as Japanese angelica root help reduce the appearance of dark spots, discoloration, and post-acne scarring.

Available at Sephora.

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Allies Of Skin Vitamin C 35% Collagen Rebuilding Serum, $175 for 30ml

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This homegrown label's waterless (According to the brand, Vitamin C binds to the free radicals of oxygen like the ones found in water, and then oxidises and becomes disabled) formula is packed with a 35%  concentration of Vitamin C, as well as potent antioxidants and enzymes to pave the way for brighter skin while offering protection against photoageing damage and pollutants.

Available at www.alliesofskin.com and Sephora. 

Pixi Glow Tonic Serum Exfoliating Radiance Serum, $38 for 30ml

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Glycolic acid plays a major role here, for gentle exfoliation to reveal fresher, softer and glowing skin. Its lightweight formulation has a low pH level, which boosts glycolic acid's efficacy, as well as cucumber extract and aloe vera leaf extract to balance and soothe.

Bonus: it sinks into the skin fast so you get none of that tacky feeling.

Available at Sephora from 14 March 2019.  

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Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Day Serum, $114 for 30ml

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Relatively new to our shores, Drunk Elephant promises clean, safe and cruelty-free skincare that works.

"With a formula that contains 15% l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 0.5% ferulic acid and 1% vitamin E, this serum delivers on its promises of actually repairing sun and environmental skin damage, loosening dead skin cells and allowing your skin to find its glow again. If you're looking for a product to improve dull-looking complexion (like mine!) or lighten your age spots, this serum is it. I noticed that my skin was visibly plumper and brighter after using this for three weeks," writer Cassandra says.

Its only drawback? "It's a bit sticky after application."

Available at Sephora.

Dr Jart+ V7 Serum, $73 for 50ml

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This serum packs a punch with not one, not two but a total of seven vitamins to give your complexion a healthy, vibrant glow. This multi-tasking, slightly viscous product also tackles blemishes like melasma and freckles, and restores skin elasticity. 

Available on 14 March 2019 at Sephora.