Dark spots are infuriating because, unlike other skin imperfections like blemishes or blackheads, they’re likely to stay put awhile. Whether due to stress, hormones or environmental factors like pollution or sun damage, dark spots can understandably hinder one’s confidence. They may fade over time—albeit slowly—with continued use of sun protection and actives, but a top-shelf product full of vitamin C and antioxidants can help speed up the process. In that spirit, I come bearing good news. One shopper-loved, often sold out brightening serum was just restocked: Follian’s Brightening Serum ($40).
The Brightening Serum stays true to Follian’s credo of blending naturally potent botanicals with high-performance clean actives. It contains a super dose of antioxidants from yuzu and tangerine. The duo visibly lightens hyperpigmentation and improves skin tone, while also protecting it from future free radical damage. 5 percent 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid, a stable form of vitamin C, delivers a more evenly toned, brighter complexion. Niacinamide refines pores and softens lines and wrinkles. Fruit-derived aplha hydroxy acids (AHAs) gently exfoliate to refresh skin texture.
According to its myriad of rave reviews, Follian’s Brightening Serum is gentle, absorbs quickly, and feels “very fresh” and “hydrating.” Shoppers also say it leaves skin “glowy, hydrated and dewy,” plus “smoother and brighter,” and it “actually fades dark spots.” One reviewer says, “I’ve only been using for a couple weeks and my complexion is already more even.” A second agreed their “dark spots appear lighter after a couple weeks.”
If you’re struggling to lighten stubborn dark spots, give this back-in-stock Brightening Serum a try before it sells out again.
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