The 10 Best Products for Pigmentation in 2025
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Pigmentation can occur naturally or be caused by chemicals and sun exposure. Don’t panic; it’s not too late to reverse the damage! Opt for products specifically designed to minimise the appearance of pigmentation, and you’ll have an even skin tone in no time.
A fast-acting skincare treatment to accelerate skin cell renewal and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and sun-damage.
Cult-classic Alpha-H Liquid Gold is a skincare must-have if you have pigmentation or are showing signs of premature ageing. This powerful overnight treatment delivers an instant facial, completely resurfacing the skin as an all-in-one toner, exfoliator, serum, and moisturiser. Not only will pigmentation be dramatically reduced, skin will be left feeling soft and supple, and looking healthy and luminous.
To provide such drastic and fast results, Liquid Gold is infused with alpha-hydroxy acids. AHAs work to exfoliate the skin overnight and encourage skin-cell renewal to reveal a brighter and more even complexion. Liquid Gold also contains Liquorice Extracts and Silk Proteins, which tone, clarify, and hydrate the skin for the ultimate facial treatment. Liquid Gold is suitable for all skin types except sensitive skin. Apply 2 or 3 times a week for maximum benefits.
Skinstitut Retinol 30ml
A powerful, Retinol-based serum to stimulate collagen production and minimise pigmentation.
Retinol, a stable form of Vitamin A, is one of the most effective skincare ingredients to completely restore damaged complexions. Working to shed dead skin cells and correct uneven skin tone and texture, powerful Skinstitut Retinol will dramatically reduce the appearance of pigmentation.
Skinstitut Retinol isn’t just perfect for revealing a brighter and more even skin tone. This gel–serum also stimulates collagen and elastin production for plumper and more hydrated skin. All signs of premature ageing will be reduced, from pigmentation and age spots to fine lines and wrinkles. Skin will have a younger and healthier look and feel, including a luminous glow. Retinol can cause irritation, so it’s important that you build up a tolerance. Start by adding this night-time treatment into your skincare regimen once a week. Build up over time to use on alternate nights.
Perfect for brightening the skin and reducing pigmentation while providing antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is an evening treatment shown to reverse the signs of premature ageing for a radiant and youthful complexion. The water-free and silicone-free formula is suitable for all skin types. Use this suspension to diminish pigmentation while offering antioxidant protection to keep skin looking younger for longer.
Vitamin C is a powerful, naturally occurring vitamin that brightens the skin and provides clarity to uneven skin tones. Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties, which protect skin from age-accelerators and thus pigmentation. This advanced treatment also contains Hyaluronic Acid spheres, which offer instant hydration to smooth and nourish dehydrated skin. Best used as a night-time treatment, Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the perfect way to tackle pigmentation while hydrating and protecting for a smoother and healthier complexion.
Skinstitut Vitamin C 100% 10g
A pure form of L-Ascorbic Acid to tackle uneven skin tone and texture on damaged and pigmented skin.
Vitamin C is a powerful, naturally occurring skincare ingredient shown to repair skin damage while protecting against free-radical damage. Skinstitut Vitamin C 100% is a powder treatment containing the pure form of Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid, ensuring a fresh and concentrated dose with every application to maximise benefits.
Vitamin C is particularly good for tackling pigmentation, as it helps repair damage and treats uneven skin tones. This brightening vitamin also restores luminosity for a healthy and youthful glow. But minimising pigmentation is just one of the benefits of Vitamin C, which also boosts collagen production for firmer and plumper skin. Finally, the big C provides antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors. By protecting your skin on a daily basis, you can effectively maintain an even skin tone longer than you thought possible. Skinstitut Vitamin C 100% is a powder formula, designed to be mixed into other serums and moisturisers such as Retinol, Laser Aid, Hydrating Mask, Even Blend Serum, and Enzymatic Micro Peel from Skinstitut.
Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask 60g
A detoxifying and purifying face mask to minimise pigmentation and brighten skin.
Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask has gained cult status in the beauty industry. This unique facial purifying treatment is known and loved for offering a complete skin detox to remove toxins and pollutants. Not only does Porefining Face Mask leave skin feeling smoother and softer; it’s also perfect for minimising the appearance of pigmentation and brightening the skin.
This jar face mask is enriched with high-performance ingredients to regenerate skin cells and stimulate collagen production for the ultimate beauty treatment. The key ingredient is pure, pink Australian Clay, which offers a deep cleanse to detoxify and refine pores, and impart a natural glow. This mask also contains botanical antioxidants to prevent free-radical damage and further pigmentation. Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask is suitable for all skin types and can be used many times a week for maximum benefits.
asap super c serum 30ml
A supercharged Vitamin C serum to tackle all signs of premature ageing, including pigmentation.
Asap super c serum is a fast-acting anti-ageing treatment, perfect for banishing uneven skin tones and pigmentation. Bursting with high concentrations of Vitamin C and antioxidants, this facial serum both brightens and minimises hyperpigmentation while stimulating collagen production for a plumper and firmer complexion. Skin is left with even texture and tone for a youthful appearance.
Super C Serum comprises a complex blend of antioxidants, including L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pycnogenol, Idebenone, and Vitamin E. These ingredients work simultaneously to repair skin damage, soothe the skin, and protect against environmental damage. Fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation are reduced, and skin’s elasticity and fullness is boosted. To preserve the strength and stability of the antioxidants, super c serum is enclosed in an airtight, opaque bottle. Apply in the morning to all skin types and follow with sunscreen.
This deeply clarifying mask fights pigmentation and helps to deal with oily and acne prone skin. Containing soothing natural ingredients paired with powerful actives, this potent face mask helps to balance the skin and smooth out imperfections. White Clay deeply cleanses the pores, while Vitamin A helps to increase cell turnover, for a renewed complexion. Lavender then calms the skin, while Jojoba oil moisturises and balances sebum levels. This is a highly restorative treatment that changes the texture and tone of your skin. This refining mask can be used weekly, or also overnight as a spot treatment.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream 50ml
An overnight moisturising cream to nourish and repair ageing skin for improved skin tone and texture.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream is a powerful overnight face cream, inspired by the original Liquid Gold serum. Infused with the brand’s signature Glycolic Acid, this Alpha-H night cream accelerates skin-cell renewal and repair to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation. You’ll wake up to a brighter complexion that has improved clarity and tone.
With its rich and emollient texture, this night cream aids the natural restructuring and repair process that happens overnight within the skin. Glycolic Acid gently removes impurities and dead skin cells, while Vitamin C brightens the skin and encourages collagen production. Nourishing peptides, Lactic Acid, and Hyaluronic Acid all hydrate the skin and strengthen the skin’s natural protection barrier. Providing the ultimate restorative treatment, Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream is a must for banishing hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
An anti-inflammatory serum to tackle all signs of ageing skin and protect it from environmental aggressors.
Known and loved for its high-potency treatments, Alpha-H ensures that its Vitamin C serum is no exception. Boosted with high concentrations of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, this powerful facial serum works to reduce all signs of premature ageing, from fine lines and wrinkles to loss of elasticity and pigmentation.
Vitamin C is a naturally occurring, supercharged vitamin that restores and repairs skin damage, including hyper-pigmentation. Vitamin C boasts superior antioxidant properties to protect skin from environmental aggressors while stimulating collagen production for a plumper and firmer complexion. This Alpha-H serum also contains Hyaluronic Acid to ensure a non-drying formula. Instead, the product increases moisture retention for a hydrated and healthy look and feel to the skin. Skin is left with a natural luminosity and youthful glow. Alpha-H Vitamin C is suitable for all skin types and can be used daily to restore skin.
Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum 30ml
Tackle hyperpigmentation and photodamage head-on with 10 powerful, plant-based brightening ingredients, perfect for sensitive skin.
Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum is the ultimate skin treatment for minimising the appearance of photodamage and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this gentle yet effective serum delivers a triple-strength attack against discolouration to promote a healthier and even skin tone and texture.
This daily serum from Cosmedix is infused with 10 plant-based brightening ingredients to tackle pigmentation and reveal a brighter and more youthful complexion. Simply Brilliant not only banishes active pigmentation but also works to protect skin with antioxidants to prevent further pigmentation and photo damage from occurring. While most pigmentation treatments are designed for night-time use, Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum is perfect for daytime too. Simply apply a pea-sized amount to skin and follow with moisturiser and sunscreen.
- Psst! Have you heard of Bakuchiol? It's a naturally sourced ingredient which people are calling nature's Retinol. If you have sensitive skin, or are interested in the benefits of Retinol, check out our guide Is Bakuchiol the New Retinol?
So, let's recap the 10 Best Products for Pigmentation
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment 100mlSkinstitut Retinol 30mlThe Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% - 30mlSkinstitut Vitamin C 100%Sand&Sky Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Maskasap super c serum 30mlAlpha-H Liquid Gold 24HR Moisture Repair CreamAlpha-H Vitamin C Serum with 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 25mlCosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum
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This article has been updated on 29/01 to replace discontinued products with our recent product recommendations. Brooklyn from our Customer Service team has helped to bring you our most recommended products and up-to-date information.
