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Mujer aplicandose una gota de su tratamiento de serum© iStock

The best serums to 'erase' the dark spots on your skin

Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, sunspots? Say goodbye to them with the most effective serum treatments.


OCTOBER 3, 2019 3:27 AM EDT

At some point, all of us can find undesirable spots on our skin, derived from exposure to UV rays, rashes, hormones, and even excess heat. When they appear on our face, we look for the most innovative ways to eliminate them as soon as possible.

There's a wide variety of products to fight them deeply, quickly, and effectively. However, the best option is to resort to serums, since they are absorbed immediately. They offer deep repair and reduction of hyperpigmentation and stains.

Although skin blemishes can be prevented to a large extent with the use of sunscreen, hydration, and care, we recommend that you maintain a skincare routine that includes a serum to depigment, unify the tone, and nourish your skin.

To help you with your selection, we offer eight of the best serums for you to choose the one that best suits your needs:

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spot Corrector© Neutrogena

Are you looking for instant results?

Neutrogena has a powerful dark spot corrector that offers visible results instantly. The Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spot Corrector ($22.49) high potency formula includes a high concentration of vitamin C that immediately brightens the skin and boasts time release retinol that removes dark spots and marks.

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum© Drunk Elephant

Dead cells? This cocktail of antioxidants and fruit enzymes will remove them completely

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($90.00) contains glycolic acid as the main ingredient and raspberry extract that helps eliminate dead skin cells to give way to a renewed and brighter complexion. Its high technology offers an effective level of chemical exfoliation without side effects, such as dryness or sensitization.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade IPL Dark Spot Correcting Serum© Dr. Dennis Gross

Reduce spot appearance in weeks

With 10% L-ascorbic acid, lactic acid, kojic acid, and arbutin, plus the technology derived from his practice, Dr. Dennis Gross formulated the innovative dark spot clinical grade corrective serum Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Grade IPL Dark Spot Correcting Serum ($92.00 ) to help improve the appearance of dark spots and discoloration to offer a uniform and radiant complexion.

Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum© Ursa Major

There\'s a vegan formula

The Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum dark spot corrector ($54.00) is a totally natural and organic product that is made up of vitamin C, aloe juice and rose hip extract that helps with hyperpigmentation to get a radiant and smooth skin.

Renee Rouleau Advanced Resurfacing Serum© Renee Rouleau

Say goodbye to dark spots with this retinol-based formula

The Renée Rouleau Advanced Resurfacing Serum retinol-based dark spot corrector ($86.50) fades dead pigmented skin cells, hence attenuating dark spots. It also softens lines and wrinkles, and decreases the appearance of pores over time.

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner© BeautyStat

For sensitive skins

The BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner corrector ($79.99) is a vitamin C (ascorbic acid) based skincare product that inhibits the production of pigments to prevent new dark spots from forming and also lightens the existing ones. The skin gains softness and luminosity in a short time.

PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum© Amazon

Vitamin B3 revolutionized the serum arena

The PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum ($115.00) contains niacinamide (vitamin B3), an ingredient that has succeeded among the serums to lighten the skin because it dissipates the discoloration of the scars and melasm. It offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties at the same time.

Skinfix Correct+ Dark Spot Corrector© Skinfix

A powerful combination: plum, niacinamide, and turmeric

This spot corrector brings a potent combination: AHA to eliminate dead cells, vitamin C from the kakadu plum, niacinamide, and turmeric as a natural inhibitor of excess melanin. With this cocktail of emollients, minerals, and nutrients, the Skinfix Correct+ Dark Spot Corrector ($60.00) leaves the skin smoother and helps repair the skin's vital barrier.

Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel© Murad

To remove pimple spots

The Murad Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel ($68) is another product you can try. It has gel consistency and acts against post-acne spots with a triple action formula.

Choose your best option and say hello to beautiful skin!