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Best cleansers for skin with dark spots

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good cleanser for skin with dark spots

Cleansers with niacinamide help brighten uneven tone and dark spots. Other cleansers with licorice root extract may help address your pigmentation concerns.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and soothing botanical extracts lock in moisture and calm irritation while gently clearing impurities, creating an even and balanced base for skin with dark spots.

  1. 1
    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$20.96

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities while Niacinamide helps to improve your skin's texture and barrier function, which is beneficial for your normal skin.

  2. 2
    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$44.95

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities while providing hydration and soothing benefits, thanks to ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, making it ideal for your normal skin.

  3. 3
    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$24.83

    Why we picked it. This product effectively cleanses your skin from impurities while its Centella Asiatica Extract and Licorice Root Extract work synergistically to address your pigmentation concerns, making it ideal for your normal skin.

  4. 4
    ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel SuperiorAmazonCA$16.99

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while its multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and kelp extract help maintain your normal skin's moisture balance.

  5. 5
    La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$30.56
  6. 6
    iS Clinical Cleansing Complex HighAmazonCA$82.99
  7. 7
    ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighAmazonCA$25.96
  8. 8
    COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser HighAmazonCA$36.96
  9. 9
    MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam HighAmazonCA$17.34
  10. 10
    Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser HighAmazonCA$19.99
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    B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser HighAmazonCA$22.95
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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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