One of the benefits of being a beauty writer is being able to test out countless products. Name me a product and chances are I've either tried it or it's sitting in my bathroom pretty much waiting to be used. These days you'll find loads of color-correcting, mancha-fighting formulas in my medicine cabinet, in efforts to help clear out all these pesky dark spots and discoloration I've been getting lately. This is how I'm able to achieve that fresh, flawless "I woke up like this" face!
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Whether its sun spots, acne scars or uneven skin you're suffering from, I guarantee there's a product out there to help you either clear or cover it. When it comes to dark spots, I've pretty much tried everything that's out there so I know what I'm talking about. Here are the 10 best complexion correcting dark spot-fighters you NEED to try right now!
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bareMinerals
bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrated Gel Cream ($30): Finally a tinted moisturizer that actually moisturizes while covering manchas. Your skin will look flawless all day–every day!
Lancome
Lancome Visionnaire ($80): Finally a serum that color-corrects while finding fine lines and wrinkles!
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick ($28): So here's a cool tip to know. Most makeup artist actually recommend you use concealer ONLY to cover under eye circles and a color-corrector for other imperfections. This creamy formula perfectly covers everything from dark spots to redness–you name it!
Tarte
Tarte Colored Clay CC Primer ($34): Who says primers are just to prep skin? This unique complexion corrector brightens skin, evens skintone, blurs imperfections and neutralizes discoloration. It's like concealer and foundation all in one stick!
CoverGirl
CoverGirl Queen Collection CC Cream ($9): You don't have to break the bank to find a CC cream that works on medium and dark skin tones. This light-weight formula comes in shades perfect for us Latinas. It also leaves skin surprisingly hydrated.
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum ($62): This intensive serum takes color-correction to a whole new level. It doesn't just improve the look of uneven skin tone but leaves skin fresh, smooth and hydrated. I'm obsessed!
Clarisonic
Clarisonic Sonic Radiance Brightening Solution ($250): Unlike most blemish banishers, this amazing kit provides amazing results in just a matter of days. Expect brighter, more even skin in less than a week!
SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector ($90): Another miracle worker when it comes to fading stubborn dark spots and discoloration. Leaves skin radiant and glowy!
Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Brightening Mask ($150): This spa-like treatment might seem pricey but, trust me, it's worth every penny! You see instant results just from the first mask.
Josie Maran
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation ($42): Improve your all-over glow while covering pesky dark spots with this amazing serum foundation formula. It's like a second skin!
