Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
6 Steps for Brighter, More Even Skin Tone- How I Fought Melasma
1. Vitamin C Serum, preferably Ascorbic Acid every morning
My pick:
Geek & Gorgeous C Glow Serum
At G&G: iaff.geekandgorgeous.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=169&url=601
2. Retinol, preferably every other night
My pick:
Prequel Retinal Renew 0.1% Retinaldehyde Gel
At Target: rstyle.me/+YQU6J9iL5n4k8qV__Yg5Aw
3. Multi-Purpose Brightening Serum, preferably one you can use nightly or daily
My picks:
RNW Shining Toner, 125ML, $16
Niacinamide, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid, Licorice Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
At Yesstyle: ystyle.co/6B7K
Use Rewards Code NOBSBEAUTY for an additional discount!
Topicals Faded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discoloration (UNSCENTED), $28
Tranexamic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate (brightening and photo-protective), Arbutin, Licorice Root, Melatonin
At Sephora: rstyle.me/+4g7sYmERJ4JUmkTwJ4tv4w
4. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Exfoliants, preferably Glycolic Acid, twice per week
My pick:
Paula’s Choice Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA
10% AHA combo with Glycolc, Lactic, and Malic Acids
At PC: rstyle.me/+3vTbUHUeKHAY8NqB-FittQ
5. Sunscreen for daily use, errands, etc.
My pick:
Canmake - Mermaid Skin Gel UV Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Combo spf with chemical and mineral filters (great option for melasma) 5 Total filters
At Yesstyle: ystyle.co/oXB3
Use Rewards Code NOBSBEAUTY for an additional discount!
6. Super Sunscreen for days outside in the sun
My pick:
La Roche Posay UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Fragrance Free
Chemical spf with 8 different high efficiency filters
At CaretoBeauty: caretobeauty.com/us/la-roche-posay-anthelios-uvmune-400-invisible-fluid-fragrance-free-spf50-50ml/?gad_campaignid=23148037816
(non-affiliate link)
6 Steps for Brighter, More Even Skin Tone- How I Fought Melasma
1. Vitamin C Serum, preferably Ascorbic Acid every morning
My pick:
Geek & Gorgeous C Glow Serum
At G&G: iaff.geekandgorgeous.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=169&url=601
2. Retinol, preferably every other night
My pick:
Prequel Retinal Renew 0.1% Retinaldehyde Gel
At Target: rstyle.me/+YQU6J9iL5n4k8qV__Yg5Aw
3. Multi-Purpose Brightening Serum, preferably one you can use nightly or daily
My picks:
RNW Shining Toner, 125ML, $16
Niacinamide, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid, Licorice Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
At Yesstyle: ystyle.co/6B7K
Use Rewards Code NOBSBEAUTY for an additional discount!
Topicals Faded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discoloration (UNSCENTED), $28
Tranexamic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate (brightening and photo-protective), Arbutin, Licorice Root, Melatonin
At Sephora: rstyle.me/+4g7sYmERJ4JUmkTwJ4tv4w
4. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Exfoliants, preferably Glycolic Acid, twice per week
My pick:
Paula’s Choice Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA
10% AHA combo with Glycolc, Lactic, and Malic Acids
At PC: rstyle.me/+3vTbUHUeKHAY8NqB-FittQ
5. Sunscreen for daily use, errands, etc.
My pick:
Canmake - Mermaid Skin Gel UV Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Combo spf with chemical and mineral filters (great option for melasma) 5 Total filters
At Yesstyle: ystyle.co/oXB3
Use Rewards Code NOBSBEAUTY for an additional discount!
6. Super Sunscreen for days outside in the sun
My pick:
La Roche Posay UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Fragrance Free
Chemical spf with 8 different high efficiency filters
At CaretoBeauty: caretobeauty.com/us/la-roche-posay-anthelios-uvmune-400-invisible-fluid-fragrance-free-spf50-50ml/?gad_campaignid=23148037816
(non-affiliate link)
