Beauty Of 5:The Best New Brightening (Not Lightening) Products On The Block
Beauty Of 5: The Best New Brightening Products On The Block
With so much going on across the globe right now, beauty might be the last thing you’re focused on. But as cliché as the phrase “self-care,” has become, tending to and taking care of all of your needs is a great way to decompress when the news becomes overwhelming, and that includes skincare.
One way stress wreaks havoc on our skin is by leaving it looking dull and dry. On the other hand, when we’re taking care of ourselves — hydrating, moisturizing, etc. — the result is skin that naturally glows and signifies good health inside and out. Due to the history of colorism and the push of skin lightening products in our community, women of color have a tendency to overlook brightening products and assume they’re of the “light is right” ilk, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. All brightening products are designed to do is restore the natural glow and elasticity your skin already has, resulting in a complexion that looks refreshed and healthy.
If you’re in need of a pick-me-up and have the time — which we all do now — here are a few brightening goodies to add to your beauty arsenal.
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Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting & Brightening Moisturizer
This moisturizer is a personal favorite of mine and I use it in conjunction with Bliss’s Bright Idea Serum and Bright Idea Eye Cream, all of which have vitamin C which is known to even skin tone. With each use I can see the difference in my skin immediately. This moisturizer also has Green Tea Extract, which is packed with antioxidants to ward off free radicals and tri-peptide to boost skin’s natural elasticity.
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GLAMGLOW FlashMud Brightening Treatment
If you’re in the mood for a luxurious mask experience, this brightening treatment from GlamGlow is the way to go. Salicylic acid, lactic acid, and vitamin C are the star players in the FlashMud blend which provide gentle exfoliation and deposit natural betulin, betulinic acid, and ellagic acid to balance skin tone. Skin translucency optimizers and brightening ingredients also leave skin more radiant and luminous.
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SheaMoisture Papaya & Vitamin C Brighter Days Ahead Serum
The issue with some brightening products is the vitamin C isn’t formulated correctly to actually be an active ingredient so you’re left with skin that was just as dull as it was before. This new serum from SheaMoisture relies on papaya to activate vitamin C’s brightening properties and deliver hydration while helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.
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AHC Aqua Essential Mask Brightening
If you’re looking for a brightening mask that’s no mess, AHC Aqua Essential is it. Formulated with an essence that’s made with vitamin B3 derivative and extracts from different berries( Hippophe Rhamnoides which is rich in Vitamin C), this option brightens dull skin and hydrates it thanks to the inclusion of Aqua Ceramide. Plus it’s a sheet mask, made of 100% cotton, so its easy to apply and remove.
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Vitabrid C12 Face Brightening Powder
If you want to control which aspect of your regimen delivers brightening power, this powder from Vitabrid C 12 is for you. The product, which is loaded with stabilized and active vitamin C, can be mixed into your toner, serum, or moisturizer and is released into the skin for 12 hours. That means you’ll have protection from UV-B damage and smooth, even skin all day long.
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