The 10 Best Dark Spot Correctors of 2024, Tested by Real People

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If you’re shopping for a dark spot corrector, you might be interested in these other PEOPLE-Tested skincare products that have won us over. Our recommended picks go through rigorous testing from both our editors and independent testers.

What to Know About Dark Spot Correctors

Ingredients

To ensure a dark spot corrector is potent enough to fade blemishes, Dr. Dendy Engelman, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Shafer Clinic, says to first look at the ingredients list and consider a formula with gentle AHAs, vitamin C, and azelaic acid, key ingredients for fading dark spots. “Using retinol at night can also help speed the process along, in addition to providing a number of other excellent skin-fortifying and anti-aging benefits,” says Dr. Engelman.

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Our top pick for the best investment dark spot corrector, the PCA Skin Hydroquinone-Free Pigment Gel Face Serum, features azelaic acid and kojic acid to make the complexion more radiant. For a dark spot corrector with both vitamin C and retinol, consider the Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol and Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector, which is our top pick for anti-aging.

Skin Type

As with most skincare products, it’s also important to consider your skin type and its compatibility with a formula. “Opt for products formulated to suit your skin, whether it’s oily, dry, or sensitive, to minimize the risk of irritation,” says Dr. Pearl Grimes, the chief dermatologist at Mother Science.

Generally speaking, most dark spot correctors on our list are formulated with all skin types in mind. However, if you have sensitive skin, it’s important to pay close attention to certain formulas — like the retinol-infused Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol and Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector — as it may include ingredients that cause irritation.

Skincare Routine

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While it’s not exactly something to look for in a dark spot corrector, Dr. Engelman says it’s super important to consider your skincare routine and support the process through SPF and moisturizer. “Keeping the skin properly protected with a broad spectrum SPF helps prevent new dark spots from forming,” she explains. For this reason, Dr. Engelman recommends adding SPF to your routine along with the dark spot corrector.

In addition to sunscreen, facial moisturizer is essential for someone with dark spots. “The more moisturized and pliable your skin is, the better the healing process,” says Dr. Engelman. “Adding moisture back into the skin can help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent new spots from forming.”

Behind the Scenes

To find the best dark spot correctors, our PEOPLE Tested team began by researching top formulas before selecting 13 formulas to take out for a spin in the real world for a 12-week testing period.

• Texture and Absorption: Throughout this time, testers checked in regularly, taking careful and extensive notes on their experiences, including how the formula felt on the skin, and how well it absorbed into the skin.
• Application: Testers made note of how much product was needed for effective coverage, and how well the dark spot correctors layered with both skincare and makeup formulas.
• Effectiveness: Throughout the three-month testing period, we also noted the fading process and how well the formulas worked at fading dark spots altogether, as well as considered how the correcting formulas impacted our skin’s texture and glow.

Once testing was completed, we came together and shared our notes and insights to determine which dark spot correctors deserve a spot on our top picks list. We meticulously reviewed the notes for each product, comparing the formulas and experiences before narrowing everything down to the 11 best dark spot correctors.

Why trust PEOPLE?

Jessie Quinn is a contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE and has written for publications such as Byrdie, InStyle, The Spruce, NYLON, and more. When covering the best dark spot correctors, Jessie started by thoroughly reviewing the PEOPLE Tested team’s insights, carefully paying attention to the way each formula felt on the skin during the application process, how well they absorbed into the skin, and whether or not the correctors were effective at fading dark spots. She also considered each formula and looked for noteworthy ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, azelaic acid, and kojic acid. Additionally, Jessie reached out to top skincare experts Dr. Dendy Engelman, Dr. Libby Rhee, and Dr. Pearl Grimes to learn more about dark spots and dark spot correctors, including what to look for when shopping for an effective formula and how to permanently fade dark spots.

What Is PEOPLE Tested?

We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs.

But we don’t stop there: We also regularly re-review the categories in which we’ve awarded the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval — because the best product of today might not be the best of tomorrow. And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square.

In short, PEOPLE Tested provides recommendations you can trust — every day, every purchase.

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