Products with Brightening Actives

Brightening Actives help improve the look of dullness and uneven tone for a more radiant, even-looking complexion. Browse ELLEMES products formulated with brightening actives.

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Brightening actives for the appearance of uneven tone and dark spots

Brightening, in cosmetic terms, means improving how evenly light reflects off the skin — softening the look of sun spots, post-blemish marks and general dullness rather than bleaching anything. The actives grouped on this page get there by different routes: vitamin C and its derivatives, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, licorice root and alpha arbutin all appear across these formulas. Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex and DEJ Daily Boosting Serum are the two our clients reach for most; Obagi Hydrate Luxe and Nectifirm Advanced fold brightening actives into richer textures. Revision Skincare, Obagi and SkinBetter Science supply most of this category at ELLEMES.

Do brightening products work without sunscreen?

Not really. Daily SPF is what keeps new pigment from forming while a brightening active works on existing discoloration, which is why we pair the two in nearly every plan — see EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46.

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Featured Products with Brightening Actives Reviews

SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E
SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E
4.8 (121 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 121 reviews
$175.00
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“Resveratrol B E is a powerful and essential product that is an overnight concentrate of antioxidants that works as you sleep to build up and restore the skins ability to prosper. Patients often report their skin appears brighter and smoother after a few weeks!”

— Sherry
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SkinBetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum
SkinBetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum
4.8 (57 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews
$170.00
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“Gives the glow needed. Love the results on my Mom and myself.”

— Josephine A.
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