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    13 Jan 2016 11:12 AM | Posted by
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    A common skin care concern for Aussie women, pigmentation (or hyperpigmentation) is something many of our readers are bothered by – especially in summer. While prevention is always better than a cure (read sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen), there are also some Holy Grail products out there that can help reduce existing imperfections.

    Here are some that met our members’ high expectations…

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    Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Serum

    This facial serum contains moderate levels of powerful ingredients including AHA, BHA, Bearberry Extract and Niacinamide to help diminish the appearance of discolouration and pigmentation and reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. 

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    Kosmea Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

    Rosehip oil has a multitude of skin care benefits – including the ability to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Formulated without any colours or fragrances, two to three drops of this nourishing, natural treatment is all you need to target dark patches.

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    Indeed Labs Pepta-Bright

    Formulated to help prevent, treat and diminish dark spots, this brightening treatment uses O.D.A. white to help inhibit melanin production. Follow with sunscreen in the AM for optimum results!

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    NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum

    Combining the benefits of exfoliation and skin brightening, this serum contains 12 active brightening ingredients to help break up and reduce the appearance of existing pigmentation and discourage new spots from forming. The product also includes patented NeoGlucosamine to increase natural cell turnover and exfoliate and fade existing skin discolourations.

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    Ella Baché Radiance C

    Users will love this fun formulation, which requires you to pour the active vitamin C concentrate powder into the Brightening Serum bottle before applying. Together, the components work to even skin tone and diminish the appearance of pigmentation – and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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    Looking for a quick fix? Concealer can be used in conjunction with your skin care products to help create the appearance of an even skin tone.

    The best formula for you will vary depending on your skin type and tone, but as a general rule, if you want to conceal any type of skin pigmentation (or pimples, blemishes, dark shadows and redness for that matter), look for a concealer that offers high coverage, or use a medium coverage concealer that is buildable without the ‘caking’ effect.

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    To help you make the right choice and for tips on how to apply it, refer to our confused girl’s guide to concealer.

    Do you have skin pigmentation? Have you tried any of these products before?

    Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

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    Miss19 24 Oct 2019 6:40 PM
    Glycolic acid is great for pigmentation
    Rose_P 6 Oct 2019 5:44 PM
    I’ve only got one little tiny bit of pigmentation on the bridge of my nose. I cover it with concealer. I’ll try some rosehip oil.
    S-P 29 Aug 2019 9:24 PM
    I'm going to have to give rosehip oil a try.
    ThisIsMe 25 Jun 2019 2:07 PM
    I didn't know rosehip helps with pigmentation.
    Lucy16 5 Jun 2019 11:32 PM
    Now I’m eating lots of antioxidants in a bid to reduce hyperpigmentation pigmentation.
    BlueBite 26 Jan 2019 2:11 PM
    For me, marula oil, vitamin c and niacinamide make the biggest difference!
    GeeJ 11 Nov 2018 3:00 PM
    I've noticed that rosehip has helped with my pigmentation. Glad it made the list.
    Lucy16 19 Sep 2018 4:57 AM
    I use bearberry and liquorice extracts in a moisturiser with niacinamide and also azelaic acid.
    Lucy16 10 Mar 2019 8:26 PM
    To this, I’ve recently added carrot seed oil and Kakadu Plum.
    You beauty 3 Jun 2018 8:09 PM
    I have used peptide bright and it was good. You have to keep using good targeted skincare products for your specific concerns for lasting results.
    Sweety7 9 Jan 2018 12:25 PM
    Neostrata and Ultraceutical serum sounds interesting and promising.
    Miss19 11 Nov 2017 1:36 PM
    salicylic acid also helps with pigmentation
    Belindarella 23 Oct 2017 1:03 PM
    I have pigmentation, have had since childhood. I have some patches I really am not happy about. I'm actually trying to decide between fraxel & a chemical peel. No product has ever made much difference on my pigmentation & ive tried A LOT!!!
    bebeautiful34 29 Aug 2017 2:34 PM
    I haven't tried any of these but am always looking for the miracle product that will fade my sunspots
    mamamickey 24 Aug 2017 11:46 AM
    I have a couple of spots here and there. I've tried RHO , without success. I just cover them with Natio's stick foundation. Works a treat.
    onlyoni 21 Aug 2017 6:12 PM
    Some great sounding products listed here. I've heard some good reports about the Ultraceuticals but I suppose different products work best on different people so it's a matter of trial and error to find the most suitable.
    Goddess..... 5 May 2017 1:51 AM
    I like the sound of these serums on here.
    Mandy_1987 13 Mar 2017 7:18 PM
    I haven't tried these..but I have tried so so many. I have lots of freckles..nothing seems to fade them! I currently am just trying to avoid more with Invisible Zinc daily and i currently use Aspect Pigment Punch,La Mav Vitamin C serum and Rosehip oil
    ray_jay 6 Nov 2016 2:30 AM
    its a lifetime battle. ive learnt that theres a difference between pigment blockers and pigment removers. many of fhe ingredients listed are pigment blockers won't remove. i think pigment can only be removed by intensive treatments and acids then using a pigment blocker to prevent. its a lifelong battle
    skincare junkie 3 Nov 2016 6:26 PM
    This is a timely article for me. I am starting to observe more pigmentation and it is time to do something about it seriously.
    Belindarella 21 Aug 2016 2:40 AM
    Neo Strata seems to be the product of the moment eh? I had no idea rose hip oil could reduce pigmentation !!! I have struggled with my freckles forever. Interesting article. Would be interested to learn some thoughts on chemical peels as well though if anyone knows anything or has experienced them..
    rivetlicker 16 Jul 2016 11:06 AM
    Anything with decent amounts of Niacinamide (B3), Vitamin A/C or AHAs will help brighten complexion. Just avoid products with hydroquinone; it has been known to have more side effects than benefit and is a Schedule 2: Pharmacy Only and above substance.
    Goldcat 10 Jul 2016 1:43 PM
    I have not used any of these products before, but I really like the looks of the last one.
    Jodie730 31 May 2016 10:09 PM
    Great article BH. I love Rose Hip Oil.
    Arty Girl 31 May 2016 12:34 AM
    Since discovering the benefits of RHO, I'm now never without it. It's a vital component of my beauty regime.
    talk-a-lot 6 Apr 2016 10:40 PM
    There are some great brands with products that lighten and brighten skin as well as reduce pigmentation areas, Ultraceuticals being one of them.
    Stensen 24 Mar 2016 1:25 AM
    I've never heard of Pepta-bright before, and would like to know more about them. I also like Neostrata so will look out for their brightening serum in stores.
    OnFire 17 Feb 2016 9:00 AM
    I recently bought Ultraceuticals Even Skin Tone serum however want to give it a bit more time before I review it but I certainly am a lover of it :)
    Yohanna 18 May 2016 6:22 PM
    Will read for sure! I have serious issue with pigmentation, so will try some goodies like this in future
    Sydneyswans910 29 Jan 2016 1:38 PM
    I have a few sunspots on my cheeks from too much sun, would love to try the perfect product!
    cwingy83 28 Jan 2016 12:02 PM
    will need to try some of this product. my pigmentation has been getting worst.
    ray_jay 27 Jan 2016 10:38 AM
    Interesting products here. Vitamin b, c and a every day. With aha removes pigmentation
    Luna19 16 Jan 2016 10:47 PM
    I've been thinking about trying the rosehip-oil product, I'm in my mid-twenties and have noticed pigmentation near my eye already! I'm making sure I remember sunscreen everyday now
    Seashells 16 Jan 2016 6:29 PM
    I have pigmentation but unfortunately me & Vitamin C just don't get along. I have used rosehip before, but I'm not overly fussed on it as an oil. I guess the only thing one can do to prevent it is keep up the sunscreen.
    Growing old 16 Jan 2016 1:47 PM
    Out of the products above I've only tried rosehio oil and the indeed labs pepta bright. The latter did help to a certain point after a years use but once it hit a certain stage it didn't go further.
    ya_mia 16 Jan 2016 6:20 AM
    I love my RHO but I still have dark spotsc. I just tried Paula's Choice Vit C spot treatment but it made my skin so itchy!
    jatz 15 Jan 2016 10:29 PM
    It wasn't till in my 30s that I noticed a pigmentation and I used the John Plunket Super Fade cream and after 6 weeks, it went and never returned. Back then, it was the only product around but these days, I use the Neo Strata Matrix Support and find it really helps with any discolourations.

    Yohanna 18 May 2016 6:20 PM
    Great to hear! I a just using now JP, will see how it goes
    Cath90xx 15 Jan 2016 2:28 PM
    Great info. I also found Thursday Plantation Brightening Oil not too bad and I have quite freckly skin mostly natural from childhood but it has helped with the ones that have developed from sun damage and is good for the price.
    Beautybabe140194 15 Jan 2016 12:09 PM
    Great tips, I do have some pigmentation so I enjoyed reading this article.
    Pink_Sugar 15 Jan 2016 11:45 AM
    I have pigmentation from acne scarring.
    clearcrystalwater 15 Jan 2016 8:51 AM
    Great to read about new products that help.
    Temporary Princess 15 Jan 2016 12:48 AM
    Pepta-Bright is pretty great! I do like that quite a bit. Also, my sister is rather partial to that Komea oil.
    josella432 14 Jan 2016 10:16 PM
    Thanks for the product recommendations. Sometimes it's confusing where to start.
    Jlgaddes 14 Jan 2016 9:48 PM
    Very good tips..............thank you.
    cwingy83 14 Jan 2016 4:01 PM
    I'm confuse with my pigmentation which I used to say it's just freckles and proud of it. But recent years it has turn bad into pigmentation and everywhere I go people just comment/ concern about it.
    Yohanna 9 Feb 2016 2:21 PM
    same with me, i did not notice that i had a "problem" until told by other people...so even gp said that is melasma :0...ah well, i am super healthy and that is more important to me than anything (sun worshiping still is my thing hahahah)
    MelissaFay89 14 Jan 2016 1:28 PM
    My pigment is quite good but these look like some great products
    Yohanna 14 Jan 2016 1:17 PM
    from this list NeoStrata Enlighten has best reputation, but never tried it (yet :D)
    Yohanna 14 Jan 2016 1:16 PM
    In my case, rosehip oil does nothing for pigmentation.

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