6 High-Tech Skin Brighteners

Doctor Developed

Created by a dermatologist, Goldfaden MD
Light Treatment uses the nautral skin lightener alpha arbutin, as well as organic red tea
extract and grapefruit oil to brighten your skin while hydrating it. $80,
goldfadenmd.com

Power-Packed Peel

Skin discoloration and chemical peels are a match made in heaven because the acids in the treatment lift away spots and leave your skin brighter and more even. The Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 lets you get the skin-perfecting power of alpha hydroxyl and polyhydroxy acids in the comfort of your own home. $75, ulta.com

Correct and Prevent

Besides lightening up existing spots and discoloration, SK-II Power Brightening Specialist—it took five years of research and development to create the product—breaks the “spot” cycle by hindering the formation of future discoloration. $205, sk-ii.com

Tighten While You Brighten

From the anti-acne experts Proactiv comes this Eye Brightening Serum, a botanical- and peptide-based formula that’s just as hydrating as it is at fighting the effects of aging eyes. $55, proactivecatalog.com

Spot-Treat

With its clean, spa-like scent, Alchimie Forever Pigment Lightening Serum relies on the brightening power of blueberry and vitamins C and E to hone in on discolored areas and even out brown spots. We love how it leaves skin feeling soft and fresh and with the slightest hint of a healthy glow. $95, alchimie-forever.com

Wake Up To Better Skin

Belif First Aid Overnight Brightening Mask is designed to infuse your skin with moisture plus luminosity due to a unique blend of black truffle extract, amber, pearl and gold powder. Layer it on at night, and come morning, you’ll see a more evenly toned complexion. $34, sephora.com