By concern · evidence-based

Dark spots: evidence-backed options

For dark spots and hyperpigmentation, the evidence points to vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid and retinoids. Here are the buy-verdict products that contain them.

30 buy-verdict products with a proven active for this concern.

Anua Anua Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum 20%

Anua Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4% Serum

NiacinamideVitamin C

Anua Anua Peach 70% Niacinamide Serum

Beauty of Joseon Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream

Beauty of Joseon Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

Beauty of Joseon Beauty of Joseon GLOW DEEP SERUM-RICE + ALPHA ARBUTIN

Beauty of Joseon Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng+Retinal

NiacinamideRetinoids (retinal/retinol)

Beauty of Joseon BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Serum Ginseng + Snail Mucin

Medicube Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

Medicube medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream

Medicube medicube Deep Vita C Pad

NiacinamideVitamin C

Medicube medicube Triple Collagen Toner 4.0

Anua Peach 77% Niacin Essence Toner

Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner

SKIN1004 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++

SKIN1004 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream

SKIN1004 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream

SKIN1004 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule

COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Unleashia Unleashia Babe Skin Baby Blue Cushion SPF40 PA++

2Step Whitening Mask Pack Origin

Mizon 7 Vegan Peptide Booster Serum

Adenosine & Zhi Mu Lifting Mask

COSRX Aha 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

COSRX AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner

Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream (SPF50 PA++++)

Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen

All-day Skin Fit Milky Glow Cushion

All-in-One Solution

Anti Wrinkle First Essence Origin

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