This dark spot correcting serum has over 5,000 reviews on Amazon. People are raving about how much this product has helped lighten dark spots and brighten the affected areas afterward.
The main ingredients in this serum include 2% hydroquinone, salicylic acid, kojic acid, azelaic acid, lactic acid and vitamin C. The brand attributes the product's effectiveness to the presence of these ingredients.
Board-certified NYC Dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman told TODAY that all of these are "great ingredients which help with pigment problems."
For example, vitamin C helps with dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, brightens, firms and tightens, according to Dr. Jaliman.
Before you apply the serum to any affected areas, be sure to thoroughly read the instructions. The serum can be used once or twice per day depending on your skin's needs and sensitivity.
"Serums like this can complement any sort of treatments you are receiving at a physician's office," said Dr. Jaliman. "I would maybe use [it] every other day if you have sensitive skin."
Dark spots — also known as hyperpigmentation — are not only caused by sun exposure, but also by things like acne, pregnancy, hormonal changes and other injuries to the skin, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology.
"It's an unbelievable product," one person began. "I've [put] hundreds of dollars into products, my dermatologist who I adore, lazer treatments, retin A (the most potent) and this product wins out of all of them."
"I would recommend this entire Admire My Skin line to anyone who would like brighter, tighter, younger, more healthy looking skin!" one reviewer said.
Negative reviews point out issues with skin irritation, so it's best to test a small area before applying to the whole face.
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This concentrated serum uses 1% Synovea® HR – the gold standard clinical ingredient for addressing melasma, hyperpigmentation and age spots. Delivers visible results within four weeks.
This concentrated serum uses 1% Synovea® HR – the gold standard clinical ingredient for addressing melasma, hyperpigmentation and age spots. Delivers visible results within four weeks.
Brightening Serum Benefits
Details
With a unique formulation that includes Synovea® HR, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Lactic
Acid, Salicylic Acid and Vitamin C, Admire my Skin Brightening Serum outperforms other dark spot correctors and creams on the market.
How to Use
Because of the
potency of this Brightening Serum, spot test first. Apply serum to clean skin every other day and work up to daily use. Always wear sunscreen during the day on areas where serum has been applied. To boost results, we highly recommend using our Clinically Effective Retinoid Cream.
Ingredients
Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Azelaic
Acid, Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Lactic Acid (L), Kojic Acid, Synovea® HR, Salicylic Acid, L Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide
“I absolutely love this product!! It’s better than going to get a chemical peel by an esthetician!!” Sylvia
Tips for Success
When to Use Brightening Serum
Once daily,
pending skin sensitivity
How Do You Use Brightening Serum
Apply to clean skin.
Gradually increase to daily use.
How Much to Use to Get a Glowing Skin
1-2 pumps or as needed to cover treatment area and improve skin tone.
Pairs well with these skin care products
Brightening Serum Reviews
Size Guide
How To Measure
In order to select the correct clothing size, we recommend you take the following measurements using a soft tape measure. If necessary, ask someone else to help. 1. Bust 2. Waist 3. Hips 4. Dress Length
Wearing a bra, pass the tape measure
straight across your back, under your arms and over the fullest point of your bust.
Pass the tape measure around your natural waistline, at the narrowest point of your waist. The tape measure should sit snugly against your body, but should not be pulled too tight.
Pass the tape measure across your hipbone, around the fullest point of your hips.
Standing up straight, in bare feet and with both feet together, measure from the middle
of the most prominent bone at the base of your nape downwards as far as the length indicated in the product details.
How To Measure
In order to select the correct clothing size, we recommend you take the following measurements
using a soft tape measure. If necessary, ask someone else to help.
1. Bust
Wearing a bra, pass the tape measure straight across your back, under your arms and over the fullest point of your bust.
2. Waist
Pass the tape measure around your natural waistline, at the narrowest point of your waist. The tape measure should sit snugly against your body, but should not be pulled too tight.
3. Hips
Pass the tape measure across your hipbone, around the fullest point of your
hips.
4. Dress Length
Standing up straight, in bare feet and with both feet together, measure from the middle of the most prominent bone at the base of your nape downwards as far as the length indicated in the product details.
Size Guide
How To Measure
In
order to select the correct clothing size, we recommend you take the following measurements using a soft tape measure. If necessary, ask someone else to help. 1. Bust 2. Waist 3.
Hips 4. Dress Length
Wearing a bra, pass the tape measure straight across your back, under your arms and over the fullest point of your bust.
Pass the tape measure around your natural waistline, at the narrowest point of your waist. The tape measure should sit snugly against your body, but should not be pulled too tight.
Pass the tape measure across your hipbone, around the fullest point of your hips.
Standing up straight, in bare feet and with both feet together, measure from the middle of the most prominent bone at the base of your nape downwards as far as the length indicated in the product details.
How To Measure
In order to select the correct clothing size, we recommend you take the following measurements using a soft tape measure. If necessary, ask someone else to help.
1. Bust
Wearing a bra, pass the tape measure straight across your back,
under your arms and over the fullest point of your bust.
2. Waist
Pass the tape measure around your natural waistline, at the narrowest point of your waist. The tape measure should sit snugly against your body, but should not be pulled too tight.
3. Hips
Pass the tape measure across your hipbone, around the fullest point of your hips.
4. Dress Length
Standing up straight, in bare feet and with both feet together, measure from the middle of the most prominent
bone at the base of your nape downwards as far as the length indicated in the product details.