9 new products to brighten your skin

Try: Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturizing Pads

Inside, discover a blend of glycolic acid, essential oils and amino acids to reveal more luminous-looking skin. Use these twice weekly for best results.

Try: Shiseido White Lucent Multi Bright Night Cream

Address pigmentation with this sakura-based buy that can help skin become resistant to discolouration. Bonus: The formula is so light you’ll be tempted to use it through the day as well.

Try: shu uemura blanc: chroma brightening uv cushion foundation

This medium-coverage base can cover up imperfections and brighten skin over time, all thanks to its vitamin C-infused formula.

Try: Estée Lauder Crescent White Brightening Night Veil (shown second on the left)

It may look like a makeup compact, but this brush-on product features naturally-derived botanicals that can help improve your skin’s clarity while you rest.

Try: Dr Brandt Vitamin Power Dose

Loaded with potent levels (20 per cent) of vitamin C, simply add a few drops to your daily moisturiser to brighten your complexion over time.

Try: Lancôme Blanc Expert Beautiful Skin Tone Brightening Emulsion

Give your skin a drink with this lotion-like formula that can also address darkness, redness and sallowness.

Try: Elemis White Brightening Dark Spot Corrector

Target dark spots and the like with this vitamin C, pea, daisy and garden cress formula that works to fade pigmentation over time.

Try: Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Brightening Skin Primer

Apply this nourishing antioxidant-packed primer under foundation to soften and brighten your complexion instantly. The formula also works over time to brighten your skin, so all the more reason to layer it on daily.

Try: Clinique Even Better Brightening Moisture Mask

Rich in apple and cucumber extract, this versatile mask can give your skin a much-needed glow and be used up to three times a week.