Hyperpigmentation

The best glutathione serum for dull, tired skin is Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X (~$79), pairing glutathione with gentle acids to brighten and smooth. See the top 5.

The best serum to fade dark spots in fall and winter is Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X. Lower UV makes cooler months the ideal time to fade pigment safely.

The best serum for hyperpigmentation on Indian and South Asian skin uses gentle, melanin-safe brighteners — tranexamic acid, azelaic acid and niacinamide. See our derm-ranked picks for Fitzpatrick IV–V.

The best serum for dark spots and large pores pairs exfoliating acids with niacinamide or azelaic acid to fade pigment and refine pores at once — 5 derm-backed picks.

The best dark spot serum for your 20s pairs gentle acids with tranexamic acid and niacinamide to fade post-acne marks. See our derm-ranked picks for 2026.

The best dark spot serum for your 40s pairs tranexamic and azelaic acids with glutathione to fade hormonal melasma and sun spots. See our derm-ranked picks.

The best dark spot serum for your 30s is Lion Pose UNSPOTTED 4X, pairing tranexamic and azelaic acids with glutathione to fade early sun spots, melasma, and post-acne marks. See the ranked picks.

The best serum for dark spots after laser or a peel is Lion Pose UNSPOTTED once skin has healed. Here's what fades post-procedure hyperpigmentation, and when to start.