Best hyperpigmentation products for dry, sensitive and acne-prone skin

This is a particularly good serum for those with UV pigmentation, as it’s designed to target dark spots. This is partly thanks to its unique formula, which comprises niacinamide, hepes and hyaluronic acid. With all of this, it provides a smoothing, hydrating and exfoliating service with just a few drops. It’s suitable for all skin types, too, so no issues regarding dryness or sensitivity.

We noticed an improvement in dark spots after using the serum in the mornings for a week. It also had a great all-round brightening effect and you don’t need to use very much each time, so it should last a while.

This is a hyperpigmentation product that is not strictly a hyperpigmentation product. But, thanks to its high vitamin C content, it still does a brilliant job at reducing pigmentation and evening skin tone.

We loved the way it brightened our skin, resulting in long-lasting hydration and a non-greasy complexion. We’d recommend using this underneath your go-to sun protection face cream, for maximum protection against further pigmentation caused by UV exposure.

It’s a light cream that goes a long way, too, so this tub should last you a while, making it worth the high price tag.

This serum contains some unique ingredients, such as azelaic acid usually found in grains, which aim to brighten and even skin tone while also evening out skin texture. We noticed a difference after just a few days of use – it managed to get rid of some blemishes, too.

It’s mostly made from natural ingredients, so is a good option for those who favour these sorts of products compared with purely acidic ones. It’s also vegan and cruelty-free as well as being a good, all-round skincare product suited to all skin types.

This serum is excellent for all skin types but particularly combination and dry skin. It uses a patented blend of ingredients to reinforce the skin’s natural function, while boosting overall texture and tone.

The result is immediate – we noticed a smoother, more hydrated texture after just one application. Plus, over time, skin tone became brighter all-round, and sun spots faded.

It’s a slightly thicker serum than some of the products listed here, but dries surprisingly quickly, so you can use it as part of your normal skin regime quite easily.

This serum feels incredibly hydrating to use, and made our skin feel and look plumper after just one application. It’s very light to apply and dries almost instantly.

The fresh and floral scent is subtle but pays homage to the brand’s organic make-up. It’s made from antioxidant plant stem cells, and uses this to lighten existing pigmentation marks, and we did notice a slight difference after about a week of usage.

If you like this product, we’d recommend investing in the rest of Katherine Daniels’s range, to use alongside it, for maximum effect.

This is another product that isn’t strictly for pigmentation but helps with it nonetheless. It has a light-blue colour to it, which might put you off at first but don’t let it – on application, it’s completely clear and has an instantly soothing effect on the skin, almost as if you’ve just put aloe vera on a fresh burn.

After two to three days, skin appeared smoother and more even, while existing blemishes also started to fade – another added bonus of this multi-use gel.

We would recommend this for all skin types as an essential product for any discolouration or texture issues, while its price is also fairly decent for such a high-end brand.

This is by far one of the most expensive skincare products available, but for those who can afford it, it’s a worthwhile investment. Not only does it effectively reduce dark spots, it also doubles up as an anti-aging serum.

You can feel the benefits as soon as you apply it, with your complexion appearing firmer and smoother instantly. It doesn’t tighten the skin like some other anti-aging serums, but makes it feel smoother and lifted. It has a non-greasy texture, too, and dries very quickly, meaning it’s great for those on the go.

We used it in the morning and evening, and noticed a huge difference to dark spots in one week. For those who can stretch their purses this far, we would definitely recommend the investment.