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

Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes
Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD™ Acne Cleansing Wipes
4.9 (16 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews
$30.00
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“These are the best for post workout!! I use them to wipe my face off, and then, I can run errands or go home and then give my face a good cleanse without worrying about sweat...”

— Haley E.
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Obagi Nu-Cil Biostim Scalp Serum
Obagi Nu-Cil Biostim Scalp Serum
4.6 (21 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews
$125.00
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SkinBetter Science Techno Neck Perfecting Cream
SkinBetter Science Techno Neck Perfecting Cream
4.7 (20 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews
$49.00
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