Brightening Agents

Brightening agents help fade the look of dark spots and uneven tone for a more radiant complexion. Ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, alpha arbutin, kojic and tranexamic acid target excess pigment in different ways.

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37 ingredients in this category

Alpha-Arbutin

Arbutin, Kojic Acid

A gentle brightener that releases hydroquinone slowly

Anti-Ageing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

Artocarpus Heterophyllus Seed Extract

ARTOCARPUS HETEROPHYLLUS SEED EXTRACT

A plant-derived extract with antioxidant properties from jackfruit seeds

Environmental protection Antioxidant support General skin health

Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract

ARTOCARPUS LAKOOCHA WOOD EXTRACT

A plant-derived extract with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties

Hyperpigmentation Antioxidant protection Uneven skin tone

Ascorbyl Lactoside

ASCORBYL LACTOSIDE

A stable vitamin C derivative that works to brighten and protect skin

Antioxidant protection Uneven skin tone Premature ageing

Ascorbyl Linoleate

ASCORBYL LINOLEATE

A stabilised vitamin C derivative that provides antioxidant protection and brightening benefits

Antioxidant protection Uneven skin tone Dullness

Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract

BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT

A seaweed extract traditionally used in skincare formulations for brightening

Hyperpigmentation Dullness Uneven skin tone

Cynara Scolymus Leaf/Root Powder

CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF/ROOT POWDER

Plant extract with humectant and mild clarifying properties

Hydration Antioxidant support Sensitivity

Defatted Rice Bran Extract

DEFATTED RICE BRAN EXTRACT

A plant-derived antioxidant from rice bran that may help address uneven skin tone

Hyperpigmentation Antioxidant protection Uneven skin tone

Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract

ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT

Plant extract with antioxidant properties traditionally used in skincare formulations

Sensitivity Redness Antioxidant support

Glabridin

licorice root

Extracted from licorice root Potent antioxidant benefits

Soothing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT

A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and soothe irritation

Hyperpigmentation Redness Sensitivity

Honokiol

HONOKIOL

A plant-derived antioxidant with potential protective and soothing properties

Environmental damage Hyperpigmentation Inflammation

Human Adipose Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media

HUMAN ADIPOSE DERIVED STEM CELL CONDITIONED MEDIA

Nutrient-rich secretions from stem cells to support skin soothing and hydration

Hydration Barrier repair Dryness

Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract

HUMAN BONE MARROW STEM CELL CONDITIONED MEDIA EXTRACT

A stem cell-derived extract that may support skin soothing and regeneration

Supports Skin Comfort Fine lines Dryness

Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

HYDROLYZED CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

A plant-derived antioxidant extract derived from green tea leaves

Oil control Antioxidant protection Redness

Hydrolyzed Nymphaea Tetragona Extract

HYDROLYZED NYMPHAEA TETRAGONA EXTRACT

A water lily extract with antioxidant and conditioning properties

Antioxidant protection Hydration Sensitivity

Hydrolyzed Xanthomonas Campestris Polysaccharide

HYDROLYZED XANTHOMONAS CAMPESTRIS POLYSACCHARIDE

A polysaccharide derived from bacterial fermentation, used to brighten and even skin tone

Hyperpigmentation Uneven skin tone Dark spots

Hydroxyphenyl Propionamide

HYDROXYPHENYL PROPIONAMIDE

A stabilising antioxidant that protects skin from environmental stress

Environmental protection Antioxidant support Skin conditioning

Hydroxyresveratrol

HYDROXYRESVERATROL

A polyphenol derivative with antioxidant and skin-brightening properties

Hyperpigmentation Dull or uneven skin tone Environmental damage

Hydroxytyrosol

HYDROXYTYROSOL

A polyphenol antioxidant from olives that supports skin repair and resilience

Barrier repair Fine lines Sensitivity

Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol

ISOBUTYLAMIDO THIAZOLYL RESORCINOL

A tyrosinase inhibitor designed to address hyperpigmentation at the source

Hyperpigmentation Melasma Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Magnolol

MAGNOLOL

A natural polyphenol from magnolia bark with antioxidant and potential skin-firming properties

Mature skin Antioxidant protection Loss of skin firmness

Morus Alba Root Extract

MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT

Plant extract traditionally used to support skin cell renewal and skin-comforting

Uneven skin tone Cell renewal General skin conditioning

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT

A plant extract rich in antioxidants, traditionally used in Mediterranean skincare

Mature skin Environmental protection Antioxidant support

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT

A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation Uneven skin tone Dark spots

Pinus Heldreichii Bark Extract

PINUS HELDREICHII BARK EXTRACT

A plant-derived antioxidant from Macedonian pine bark with protective and brightening properties

Antioxidant protection Dullness Environmental damage

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

POTASSIUM METHOXYSALICYLATE

A skin-lightening agent that works to reduce hyperpigmentation and uneven tone

Hyperpigmentation Uneven skin tone Dark spots

Saururus Chinensis Root Extract

SAURURUS CHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT

A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and discolouration

Hyperpigmentation Uneven skin tone Dark spots

Sh-Dna

SH-DNA

A skin-lightening ingredient that works to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone

Hyperpigmentation Dark spots Uneven skin tone

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT

An Australian plant extract with antioxidant and traditional purifying properties

Antioxidant protection Environmental damage Free radical defence

Theobroma Cacao Callus Powder

THEOBROMA CACAO CALLUS POWDER

Plant-derived antioxidant from cacao that conditions and protects the skin

Oxidative stress Barrier support Ageing skin

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF EXTRACT

A plant extract with purifying and antioxidant properties, traditionally used in skincare

Acne-prone skin Sensitivity General skin health

Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract

THUJA ORIENTALIS LEAF EXTRACT

A plant extract with antioxidant and purifying properties, traditionally used in herbal medicine

Antioxidant protection Sensitivity Environmental stress

Toona Sinensis Leaf Extract

TOONA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

A plant-derived antioxidant from Chinese cuisine with potential skin-brightening properties

Antioxidant protection Environmental stress Dull skin

Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate

TRIMETHOXYBENZYL ACETYLSINAPATE

An iron-chelating compound that may help protect skin from UV-induced oxidative stress

Photodamage prevention Antioxidant protection UV-exposed skin

Triticum Vulgare Germ

TRITICUM VULGARE GERM

A plant-derived conditioning agent with preliminary evidence for skin repair and soothing activity

Barrier repair Redness Sensitivity

Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract

WITHANIA SOMNIFERA LEAF EXTRACT

A plant extract with antioxidant and purifying properties, traditionally used in Ayurvedic skincare

Redness Sensitivity Dryness

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