Ahead, we have all of the insight from dermatologists about hyperpigmentation, plus 19 hardworking serums and solutions they recommend to help you fade dark spots — no in-office treatment required. And, I’ll always have a bottle on-hand in case any hyperpigmentation pops up—it’s only a matter of time.

Glamour’s commerce director Brie Schwartz similarly started to notice results after using this serum for just two weeks. By speeding up the skin's natural exfoliation process, retinoids can help to fade dark spots and promote a brighter, more even skin tone. Often made with the same active ingredients that dermatologists use in prescription compounds, these serums and creams contribute to more even-toned skin and reduced hyperpigmentation with consistent use.

But the main thing I noticed was the subtle luminosity the serum delivered the moment I put it on my face.

After a month of using it religiously (in addition to upping my water intake and prioritizing holistic wellness to quell breakouts), I noticed the dark spots beginning to fade. Why It's Worth It: In addition to kojic acid and niacinamide, the dermatologist-celebrated SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense contains tranexamic acid. In general, hyperpigmentation is tough to treat and a chronic condition," New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, tells Allure, noting that he explains to his patients that it must be taken seriously because it's so easy for it to recur.

Even on days I didn’t have much sleep or was stressed, thanks to this serum, you couldn’t really tell. Editor Tip: For even more improvement in radiance and bounce, tack on the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream (it's real good).

Specifications:Product Name: Melanin Correcting Facial SerumNet Content: 30mlProduct Weight: About 48gShelf Life: 3 yearsSkin Type: AllApplicable Crowd: GeneralProduct Include1/2/3/4/5* Melanin Correcting Facial Serum. My cheeks looked more evenly toned and started to bounce back to a smoother canvas for creamy bronzers and blushes,” says Glamour contributor Erin Parker, who tested this Eadem serum when it first launched.

Good Molecules credits the cult-favorite serum’s effectiveness to two key ingredients: 3% TeraCeutic TXVector™—to help fade hyperpigmentation—and 4% niacinamide that works to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, dullness, and pores. Hyperpigmentation is a condition where areas of the skin become darker in colour compared to the skin that surrounds it, making the overall appearance of the skin look uneven and sun damaged. This serum uses patented technology that harnesses resorcinol, which inhibits tyrosinase,” Erum Ilyas, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, previously told Glamour. Just keep in mind that its active ingredients (retinol and vitamin C) are more likely to be drying, so it’s ideal for oily or acne-prone skin, says Dr. Editor Tip: All you have to do is gently massage the exfoliating Step 1 pad into your skin post-cleanse, wait two minutes, and follow up with the Step 2 pad, which hydrates and replenishes skin with resveratrol, glycerin, green tea, and more.