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.
Shop Brightening Agents at Skintique37 ingredients in this category
Alpha-Arbutin
Arbutin, Kojic Acid
A gentle brightener that releases hydroquinone slowly
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Seed Extract
ARTOCARPUS HETEROPHYLLUS SEED EXTRACT
A plant-derived extract with antioxidant properties from jackfruit seeds
Artocarpus Lakoocha Wood Extract
ARTOCARPUS LAKOOCHA WOOD EXTRACT
A plant-derived extract with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties
Ascorbyl Lactoside
ASCORBYL LACTOSIDE
A stable vitamin C derivative that works to brighten and protect skin
Ascorbyl Linoleate
ASCORBYL LINOLEATE
A stabilised vitamin C derivative that provides antioxidant protection and brightening benefits
Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract
BETAPHYCUS GELATINUM EXTRACT
A seaweed extract traditionally used in skincare formulations for brightening
Cynara Scolymus Leaf/Root Powder
CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF/ROOT POWDER
Plant extract with humectant and mild clarifying properties
Defatted Rice Bran Extract
DEFATTED RICE BRAN EXTRACT
A plant-derived antioxidant from rice bran that may help address uneven skin tone
Eriobotrya Japonica Seed Extract
ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT
Plant extract with antioxidant properties traditionally used in skincare formulations
Glabridin
licorice root
Extracted from licorice root Potent antioxidant benefits
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and soothe irritation
Honokiol
HONOKIOL
A plant-derived antioxidant with potential protective and soothing properties
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
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
Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
HYDROLYZED CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant-derived antioxidant extract derived from green tea leaves
Hydrolyzed Nymphaea Tetragona Extract
HYDROLYZED NYMPHAEA TETRAGONA EXTRACT
A water lily extract with antioxidant and conditioning properties
Hydrolyzed Xanthomonas Campestris Polysaccharide
HYDROLYZED XANTHOMONAS CAMPESTRIS POLYSACCHARIDE
A polysaccharide derived from bacterial fermentation, used to brighten and even skin tone
Hydroxyphenyl Propionamide
HYDROXYPHENYL PROPIONAMIDE
A stabilising antioxidant that protects skin from environmental stress
Hydroxyresveratrol
HYDROXYRESVERATROL
A polyphenol derivative with antioxidant and skin-brightening properties
Hydroxytyrosol
HYDROXYTYROSOL
A polyphenol antioxidant from olives that supports skin repair and resilience
Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol
ISOBUTYLAMIDO THIAZOLYL RESORCINOL
A tyrosinase inhibitor designed to address hyperpigmentation at the source
Magnolol
MAGNOLOL
A natural polyphenol from magnolia bark with antioxidant and potential skin-firming properties
Morus Alba Root Extract
MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT
Plant extract traditionally used to support skin cell renewal and skin-comforting
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT
A plant extract rich in antioxidants, traditionally used in Mediterranean skincare
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation
Pinus Heldreichii Bark Extract
PINUS HELDREICHII BARK EXTRACT
A plant-derived antioxidant from Macedonian pine bark with protective and brightening properties
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
POTASSIUM METHOXYSALICYLATE
A skin-lightening agent that works to reduce hyperpigmentation and uneven tone
Saururus Chinensis Root Extract
SAURURUS CHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used to address uneven skin tone and discolouration
Sh-Dna
SH-DNA
A skin-lightening ingredient that works to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT
An Australian plant extract with antioxidant and traditional purifying properties
Theobroma Cacao Callus Powder
THEOBROMA CACAO CALLUS POWDER
Plant-derived antioxidant from cacao that conditions and protects the skin
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract with purifying and antioxidant properties, traditionally used in skincare
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
THUJA ORIENTALIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract with antioxidant and purifying properties, traditionally used in herbal medicine
Toona Sinensis Leaf Extract
TOONA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant-derived antioxidant from Chinese cuisine with potential skin-brightening properties
Trimethoxybenzyl Acetylsinapate
TRIMETHOXYBENZYL ACETYLSINAPATE
An iron-chelating compound that may help protect skin from UV-induced oxidative stress
Triticum Vulgare Germ
TRITICUM VULGARE GERM
A plant-derived conditioning agent with preliminary evidence for skin repair and soothing activity
Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract
WITHANIA SOMNIFERA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract with antioxidant and purifying properties, traditionally used in Ayurvedic skincare
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