Top Brightening Serums

Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings

1

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence

98%

0%

affordable holy grail; unique packaging prevents oxidation; slightly oily texture; slow but steady results

Check Price~A$23

2

Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

95%

0%

watery texture; airless pump; potent formula; dupe for expensive brands

Check Price~A$40

3

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

93%

2%

gold standard; highly effective; very expensive; smells like hot dog water

Check Price~A$36

4

Cos De Baha Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Serum

89%

6%

fades dark spots fast; tacky texture; affordable; sensitive skin friendly

Check Price~A$19

5

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion

87%

8%

hydrating toner/serum; contains tranexamic acid; brightens and plumps; large volume

Check Price~A$42

6

Numbuzin No. 5+ Vitamin Concentrated Serum

86%

9%

brightens; reduces PIE; gentle; pairs well with toner pads

Check Price~A$28

7

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum

84%

11%

gentle derivative (SAP); hydrating; fights acne; can cause pilling

Check Price~A$43

8

Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow

83%

12%

fresh batches; watery texture; affordable; needs refrigeration

Check Price~A$23

9

Maelove The Glow Maker

83%

12%

SkinCeuticals dupe; lightweight; absorbs quickly; can oxidize

Check Price~A$62

10

Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Serum

82%

13%

gentle; gel texture; slow results for some; contains citrus extracts

Check Price~A$35