17 Brightening Sunscreens for Dark Spots, Uneven Tone and Dullness

CeraVe Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 ($30)

This multitasking moisturizer features CeraVe’s patented Melasyl technology, which the brand says helps boost skin radiance, alongside ceramides to hydrate and SPF to protect. Users report brighter-looking skin and improvements in dark spots, uneven tone and fine lines in as little as four weeks.

Solara Suncare Fortune Teller Tinted Brightening Serum SPF 30 ($64)

We love a do-it-all serum that simplifies your routine while boosting radiance. The benefits come from Solara’s proprietary SuperBright Complex, a blend of two forms of vitamin C, licorice root, hyaluronic acid, illuminating minerals and argan oil.

Eucerin Radiant Tone Daily Face Lotion SPF 30 Dark Spot Corrector ($34)

This formula is a great daily face moisturizer that hydrates, protects and enhances radiance all at once. Powered by thiamidol, it visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots, while broad-spectrum SPF 30 helps prevent new ones from forming. According to the brand, radiance can improve in as little as two weeks.

Clé de Peau Brightening Enhancer Veil SPF 32 ($88)

Leave it to Clé de Peau Beauté to create an elegant SPF primer. The lightweight formula blurs imperfections, including dark spots and uneven tone, while helping prep skin for seamless makeup application. The brand cites clinical studies showing that, after 12 weeks of use, skin tone, brightness, glow and roughness appear visibly improved.

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner SPF 50 ($85)

This antioxidant-packed sunscreen was created by renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, who also helped develop Rhode with Hailey Bieber. The two-in-one formula pairs a 20 percent vitamin C serum with a sheer zinc sunscreen to help correct and prevent the look of dark spots.

Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin ($50)

Get all your daily skin-care essentials in one step with Weekend Skin. In addition to sun protection, the formula features time-release vitamin C to help improve the look of firmness and radiance, along with niacinamide for a smoother, more even complexion.

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV Daily Sunscreen ($35)

La Roche-Posay’s Mela B3 line has earned a reputation for targeting dark spots, so it’s no surprise the brand extended the technology into a daily sunscreen. The formula features Melasyl, the brand’s proprietary ingredient, alongside niacinamide to help visibly even tone over time.

Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening ($55)

This hydrating, radiance-boosting moisturizer features SPF 50 and is packed with vitamin C. The updated formula builds on a previous version, with enhanced claims, including a more even-looking skin tone in as little as one week, according to the brand.

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SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen ($65)

Naturally, dermatologist-loved SkinCeuticals delivers a standout brightening sunscreen. The formula features tranexamic acid, niacinamide and phenylethyl resorcinol for long-term tone-correcting benefits, while mica provides an instant radiance boost.

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Ranavat Brightening Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ ($65)

Ranavat is known for its radiance-boosting formulas, so it’s no surprise the brand brought that same approach to a mineral sunscreen. The formula is one of the rare mineral options that doesn’t leave a white cast, and it features the brand’s signature saffron to help visibly enhance glow.

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Kopari Bright As Day Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 ($38)

This daily sunscreen leaves skin looking subtly more radiant right away, thanks in part to mica. Vitamin C, astaxanthin and niacinamide work over time to help promote a more even-looking skin tone.

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Caudalie Vinosun Protect Brightening Daily Mineral Face Sunscreen ($39)

According to Caudalie, 90 percent of users reported brighter-looking skin after 14 days of use with this sunscreen, while 93 percent said their skin tone appeared more even. Impressive results for any brightening product, but especially a daily sunscreen.

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L'Oréal Paris Bright Reveal Broad Spectrum Daily SPF 50 UV Lotion ($34)

This sunscreen was made to give you a brighter, more even-looking complexion over time. It also doubles as a makeup primer, blending seamlessly into skin for easy daily wear.

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RoC MULTI CORREXION Revive + Glow Moisturizer SPF 30 ($27)

According to the brand, users reported that their skin looked more revitalized, hydrated and firmer after one week of using this drugstore glow-boosting moisturizer. Eight out of ten users also said their skin appeared brighter immediately after application, making it an easy pick for anyone looking to add a little radiance to their daily routine.

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OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 ($35)

OLEHENRIKSEN’s Banana Bright line has earned a cult following, and this sunscreen is no exception. Reviewers praise its subtle tint and report brighter-looking skin in as little as four weeks.

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NEOSTRATA Enlighten Skin Brightener SPF 35 ($65)

One hundred percent of users reported brighter-looking skin after four weeks of use alongside the Enlighten regimen, according to NEOSTRATA. The hero ingredient, neoGlucosamine, gently exfoliates while helping fade the look of discoloration for a more even, radiant complexion.

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Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen SPF 42 ($39)

Sheer, hydrating and radiance-boosting, this sunscreen is an all-around standout. According to the brand, users reported brighter- and smoother-looking skin after two weeks of use.

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