Our Favorite Way to Brighten a Dull Complexion

Skin that looks dull and sallow is a common concern for many of us. While dull skin can be a result of any number of factors—dehydration, aging skin, or a buildup of dead skin cells—it can thankfully be addressed with a good skin care routine and a quick trip to the drugstore. Garnier’s Clearly Brighter Collection is our current favorite for brightening the look of a dull complexion. Complete with a daily moisturizer—with SPF!—an eye treatment, mask, and overnight peel, the collection offers you a go-to option for brightening the appearance of a dull skin tone! Learn more, below. 

This gentle, leave-on peel is formulated with glycolic acid—an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid—and vitamin C to help even the appearance of skin tone, reduce the look of dark spots, and deliver a more radiant and fresh complexion. Nightly, after cleansing, apply a thin layer over your face—being careful to avoid the eye area. Follow up each morning with SPF 15 or higher.

Garnier Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Overnight Peel, $16.99

Speaking of hydration plus SPF, this daily moisturizer fits the bill! Formulated with an antioxidant complex of vitamins C and E, pine bark essence, and gentle exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid, the non-greasy moisturizer melts onto skin, helping to add radiance to a dull, rough-looking complexion.

Garnier Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily Moisturizer SPF 15, $14.99

Dull, tired-looking eyes are a thing of the past thanks to this cooling eye roller from Garnier. The micro-stimulating roll-on eye treatment helps to reduce visible puffiness and brighten the look of your eye contour area. Formulated with antioxidant vitamin C, mint, and caffeine, the gel formula instantly cools and refreshes!

Garnier Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller, $12.99

What better way to—figuratively—brighten up your skin care routine than with a relaxing at-home face mask? This 10-minute mask is formulated with vitamin C and a hydrating serum to help brighten the look of and hydrate skin. With its Stretch-to-Fit Technology, the mask fits like a second skin to better adhere to the contours of your face while you relax and let it do its thing.

Skin Renew Dark Spot Treatment Mask, $16.99