3 Serums To Reduce the Appearance of Dark Spots

Age spots, liver spots, sun spots—whatever you choose to call them, dark spots on the skin’s surface can be frustrating. Caused primarily by prolonged, under-protected sun exposure, dark spots can pop up on any skin tone or type and can be hard to reduce the appearance of once they’ve appeared—hard, but not impossible. There is help to diminish the look of dark spots and even improve the appearance of your skin while you’re at it. We found three amazing serums that not only hydrate your skin, but can also leave you with a glowing, radiant complexion.

This intensive corrector serum boosts radiance and brightens the appearance of skin. Lightweight, non-greasy, and pleasant-smelling, the matte-finish serum delivers instant and long-lasting hydration. It contains LHA—a lipo hydroxy acid that gently micro-exfoliates the skin—and a complex of complexion-enhancing PhE-Resorcinol, ginko biloba extract, and ferulic acid. Over time the serum can help skin look more luminous and even.

La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Serum, $52.99

Using a multi-layer technology, this serum helps improve an uneven skin tone caused by years of UV exposure—among other factors. It uses a blend of hydroxyphenoxy proionic acid, ellagic acid, and salicylic acid to help gently exfoliate the skin and reduce the appearance of discoloration.

SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector, $90

This fast-absorbing, non-sticky serum from Garnier helps to reduce the look of discoloration caused by sun damage. Designed with a unique combination of antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, pine bark essence, and exfoliating LHA, the serum can help to brighten the overall appearance of the skin.

Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Dark Spot Corrector, $16.99