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Best serums and treatments 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 serum for skin with dark spots

Serums with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and vitamin C help brighten dark spots and even out skin tone. Additional treatments with lactic acid and glycolic acid gently remove dull surface cells to reveal smooth skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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. Niacinamide and vitamin C help brighten your complexion and fade the appearance of dark spots.

  1. 1
    KraveBeauty Great Barrier Relief SuperiorAmazon€49.45

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you address pigmentation concerns by improving your skin tone and texture, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide and Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, which work synergistically to enhance its effectiveness for your normal skin.

  2. 2
    MISSHA The First Essence 5X HighAmazon€27.80

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you address pigmentation concerns by brightening your skin, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide and Yeast Extract Ferment, while also providing hydration suitable for your normal skin type.

  3. 3
    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule HighAmazon€18.00

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target pigmentation concerns with ingredients like Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, providing excellent brightening effects for your normal skin.

  4. 4
    IT'S SKIN Power 10 Formula VC Effector HighAmazon€17.59

    Why we picked it. This treatment will help you target pigmentation concerns and enhance your skin's radiance, thanks to ingredients like Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, making it a great addition to your PM routine for normal skin.

  5. 5
    The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% HighAmazon€8.99
  6. 6
    Beauty of Joseon Propolis + Niacinamide Glow Serum HighAmazon€14.94
  7. 7
    Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner HighAmazon€20.45
  8. 8
    Purito Centella Unscented Serum HighAmazon€17.00
  9. 9
    L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 12% Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Serum HighAmazon€26.83
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for skin with dark spots

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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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